Kemper
Assistant Vice President, Finance
Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high‑performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work‑life balance can be highly motivating and productive.
Position Summary The Controller, Life is a visible and influential leader responsible for all financial‑related tasks and for ensuring complete and accurate financial information for the Life segment. This role works in close collaboration with all areas of the business to review and enhance accounting practices, implement new processes, and provide leadership to the accounting function.
Location Chicago, Illinois
Position Responsibilities
Lead a team of accounting professionals responsible for day‑to‑day accounting operations across US GAAP, US Statutory and Bermuda GAAP. Manage system feeds, journal entries, reconciliations and financial statement analytics.
Ensure an accurate and timely daily, monthly, quarterly and year‑end financial close.
Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
Design, implement and maintain internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements.
Establish and maintain disclosure controls and procedures and effective internal control over financial reporting for the company.
Partner with other finance leaders to provide transparent results and reporting to management and executive leadership.
Provide quarterly certification of Life segment results to the Assistant Controller, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.
Drive key process improvements; serve as subject‑matter expert on accounting systems and integration activities.
Work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure clean and timely quarterly and annual audits.
Position Qualifications
12–15+ years of progressively responsible accounting, external reporting and operational management experience in a complex insurance or financial services organization.
Demonstrated statutory and GAAP accounting knowledge (specifically LDTI) and Bermuda GAAP; including preparation of annual statements, combined annual statements and supplements.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel with ability to use complex formulas and pivot tables.
Strong project management experience, problem‑solving skills and ability to evaluate processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Ability to work with all levels of the organization and outside partners, driving initiatives and projects to desired outcomes.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or finance; CPA required.
Hybrid role in Chicago, IL.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
The annual salary range for this position is $180,000–$210,000. Eligible candidates may receive an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and 401(k).
Kemper is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination.
Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. We do not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.
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Position Summary The Controller, Life is a visible and influential leader responsible for all financial‑related tasks and for ensuring complete and accurate financial information for the Life segment. This role works in close collaboration with all areas of the business to review and enhance accounting practices, implement new processes, and provide leadership to the accounting function.
Location Chicago, Illinois
Position Responsibilities
Lead a team of accounting professionals responsible for day‑to‑day accounting operations across US GAAP, US Statutory and Bermuda GAAP. Manage system feeds, journal entries, reconciliations and financial statement analytics.
Ensure an accurate and timely daily, monthly, quarterly and year‑end financial close.
Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
Design, implement and maintain internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements.
Establish and maintain disclosure controls and procedures and effective internal control over financial reporting for the company.
Partner with other finance leaders to provide transparent results and reporting to management and executive leadership.
Provide quarterly certification of Life segment results to the Assistant Controller, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.
Drive key process improvements; serve as subject‑matter expert on accounting systems and integration activities.
Work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure clean and timely quarterly and annual audits.
Position Qualifications
12–15+ years of progressively responsible accounting, external reporting and operational management experience in a complex insurance or financial services organization.
Demonstrated statutory and GAAP accounting knowledge (specifically LDTI) and Bermuda GAAP; including preparation of annual statements, combined annual statements and supplements.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel with ability to use complex formulas and pivot tables.
Strong project management experience, problem‑solving skills and ability to evaluate processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Ability to work with all levels of the organization and outside partners, driving initiatives and projects to desired outcomes.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or finance; CPA required.
Hybrid role in Chicago, IL.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
The annual salary range for this position is $180,000–$210,000. Eligible candidates may receive an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and 401(k).
Kemper is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination.
Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. We do not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.
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