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    Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller - Chicago, United States - Kemper

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    Chicago IL

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    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. Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    The Corporate Controller works collaboratively with leaders at both the corporate and operating company level, with a high level of visibility to senior management with an excellent opportunity for future development and promotion. The position reports directly to Kemper's Chief Accounting Officer. This role provides oversight of enterprise wide investment accounting and outreach activities. In addition, the role provides support to the CAO in multiple areas.

    PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Responsibility for the preparation and filing of periodic financial reports (10 K's and 10-Q's) and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
      • Review and draft financial statements and footnotes and schedules
      • Review and draft management's discussion and analysis
      • Prepare reports and presentations for audit committee as required
      • Review XBRL tagging
    • Oversee enterprise wide investment accounting function and staff
      • Review security valuations and classifications
      • Research accounting treatment for new and complex investment transactions
      • Participate in periodic management discussions on investment performance and results, including reviewing securities for impairments
      • Oversee system implementations and enhancements
    • Serve as key advisor to Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer on financial accounting and internal control matters
      • Maintain and develop accounting policies, procedures and controls
      • Perform technical accounting and research and develop supportable conclusions
      • Coordinate implementation of new accounting standards
      • Respond to operating unit inquiries on technical accounting issues and provide guidance to organization to ensure proper interpretation and compliance
    • Maintain oversight of internal controls over financial reporting
      • Participate in annual risk assessment
      • Implement and sustain strong internal controls
      • Perform periodic and detail reviews of operating unit balance sheets
      • Provide company-wide SOX guidance and best practices
      • Coordinate annual audit of internal controls with management and internal and external auditors
    • Support investor outreach activities
      • Participate in preparation for quarterly earnings calls
      • Assist in development of supplemental investor information
      • Review investor marketing materials
    • Review and oversee the preparation of audited statutory financial statements, including coordination with external auditors and audit committee
    • Oversee accounting for employee benefit plans
      • Review financial statements and ERISA filings
      • Coordinate audit with external auditors
      • Review actuarial valuations and assumptions and discuss with senior management
    • Train and mentor staff

    MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

    • 10-12 years of accounting experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or corporate environment with emphasis in insurance and financial services industry
    • BA or BS degree in accounting or Masters degree with a concentration in accounting
    • Eight or more years of management/supervisory experience

    REQUIRED JOB SKILLS:

    • Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in SEC rules and regulations, accounting research and adoption of accounting standards
    • Self-starter with strong organization skills capable of serving as not only as a project leader, but also as a team player on special projects working with all levels of management, including non-financial disciplines
    • Critical thinker who makes informed, effective and timely decisions
    • MBA or CPA preferred
    • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
    • This position is an in-office position that will need to work from our Chicago Office location.

    Kemper is proud to be 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 we work diligently to maintain 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.



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