Zurich North America
Deputy Controller – Zurich North America
Zurich North America
is hiring a Deputy Controller to join our Finance and Actuarial Team. The Deputy Controller is responsible for leading and managing a team to execute complete and accurate reporting deliverables for management/Business Unit reporting, IFRS reporting and local statutory and US GAAP reporting requirements. This role will work closely with the Corporate Controller to deliver reporting requirements, coordinate with external auditors, coordinate with Corporate HQ in Switzerland to align on accounting and reporting conclusions, ensure internal controls over financial reporting are in place and operating effectively, and support with accounting, reporting and disclosure of significant transactions. Key responsibilities include: Ensuring high-quality and timely preparation of standardized and adhoc reports, including commentaries to facilitate decision-making Support maintenance and on-going process improvement to reporting structure and processes (Business Unit/management reporting, quarterly IFRS submissions to Corporate HQ, statutory filings, audit report preparation, footnote preparation) Overseeing day-to-day close-related ledger tasks and preparing IFRS, GAAP and statutory financial statements on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis Resolving operational issues within Financial Accounting and Reporting and providing procedural advice, information, basic reports, and automation improvements Leading a team to support the Financial Accounting and Reporting goals and objectives Monitoring and evaluating finance processes with Corporate Controller to identify opportunities for improvement Actively monitoring the internal control framework and ensuring adequate performance of controls Managing hiring within the local accounting team Training direct reports on day-to-day accounting (IFRS/GAAP/statutory) and automation for process improvement and efficiency Managing day-to-day accounting activities and ad-hoc tasks, including internal controls, and supporting local and group reporting requirements Coordinating with external auditors to complete IFRS, US statutory and US GAAP financial statement audit procedures, including oversight of the preparation and review of audited financial statements Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of experience in Accounting, Audit, or Finance Preferred Qualifications CPA Insurance industry experience 8+ years of managerial experience Knowledge and experience with accounting principles Strong understanding of insurance accounting, including IFRS 17 Public accounting experience General ledger transactional experience Project management experience Advanced Microsoft Office experience Experience with GL, financial reporting systems, and automation tools (e.g., Business Objects) Strong written and verbal communication skills At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by various factors including location, role, skill set, and experience. Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range and Total Rewards information. The proposed salary range for this position is
$149,500.00 - $244,900.00 , with short-term incentive bonus eligibility at 25%. As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code 1033. Location : AM - Schaumburg, AM - New York, AM - Chicago, AM - Philadelphia, AM - Boston Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Equal Opportunity Employer : Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Location data and other job postings are provided for informational purposes; this position may be filled at any of the listed locations.
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Zurich North America
is hiring a Deputy Controller to join our Finance and Actuarial Team. The Deputy Controller is responsible for leading and managing a team to execute complete and accurate reporting deliverables for management/Business Unit reporting, IFRS reporting and local statutory and US GAAP reporting requirements. This role will work closely with the Corporate Controller to deliver reporting requirements, coordinate with external auditors, coordinate with Corporate HQ in Switzerland to align on accounting and reporting conclusions, ensure internal controls over financial reporting are in place and operating effectively, and support with accounting, reporting and disclosure of significant transactions. Key responsibilities include: Ensuring high-quality and timely preparation of standardized and adhoc reports, including commentaries to facilitate decision-making Support maintenance and on-going process improvement to reporting structure and processes (Business Unit/management reporting, quarterly IFRS submissions to Corporate HQ, statutory filings, audit report preparation, footnote preparation) Overseeing day-to-day close-related ledger tasks and preparing IFRS, GAAP and statutory financial statements on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis Resolving operational issues within Financial Accounting and Reporting and providing procedural advice, information, basic reports, and automation improvements Leading a team to support the Financial Accounting and Reporting goals and objectives Monitoring and evaluating finance processes with Corporate Controller to identify opportunities for improvement Actively monitoring the internal control framework and ensuring adequate performance of controls Managing hiring within the local accounting team Training direct reports on day-to-day accounting (IFRS/GAAP/statutory) and automation for process improvement and efficiency Managing day-to-day accounting activities and ad-hoc tasks, including internal controls, and supporting local and group reporting requirements Coordinating with external auditors to complete IFRS, US statutory and US GAAP financial statement audit procedures, including oversight of the preparation and review of audited financial statements Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of experience in Accounting, Audit, or Finance Preferred Qualifications CPA Insurance industry experience 8+ years of managerial experience Knowledge and experience with accounting principles Strong understanding of insurance accounting, including IFRS 17 Public accounting experience General ledger transactional experience Project management experience Advanced Microsoft Office experience Experience with GL, financial reporting systems, and automation tools (e.g., Business Objects) Strong written and verbal communication skills At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by various factors including location, role, skill set, and experience. Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range and Total Rewards information. The proposed salary range for this position is
$149,500.00 - $244,900.00 , with short-term incentive bonus eligibility at 25%. As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code 1033. Location : AM - Schaumburg, AM - New York, AM - Chicago, AM - Philadelphia, AM - Boston Remote Working: Hybrid Schedule: Full Time Employment Sponsorship Offered: No Equal Opportunity Employer : Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Location data and other job postings are provided for informational purposes; this position may be filled at any of the listed locations.
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