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Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company · 1 day ago

Assistant Controller

Omaha, NE

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group is seeking an Assistant Controller to assist with financial reporting and corporate accounting policies. The role involves managing month-end financial processes, overseeing regulatory filings, and engaging with the executive team on strategic matters.

Insurance

Responsibilities

Makes key decisions timely and independently, using personal knowledge and discretion

Engages with Executive team on strategic matters that affect multiple departments of the Company

Demonstrates leadership style and motivates team to achieve a common goal by demonstrating the professional behaviors expected

Determines strengths and growth needs of team members and provides effective feedback on development opportunities

Assists with managing month-end financial statement preparation processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency with company policies

Approves Pharmacists Mutual and PMC Advantage invoices

Serves as the system administrator for finance department applications

Assists with review of quarterly and annual regulatory financial filings

Supports the Controller with the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives

Manages finance department staff as assigned, including performance, training, supervision, and time card management

Assists external auditors throughout annual audit processes

Coordinates with the Controller to create annual budgets and forecasts, while simultaneously recommending financial and operating plans

Complies with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

Provides financial data to Controller to assist with the reporting of the status of the Company's financial condition. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies

Qualification

SAPGAAPFinancial analysisInsurance accountingBudget managementLeadershipAnalytical skillsProcess improvementEmployee managementCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of related experience with at least 2 years in leadership; or

Master's Degree and 6 years of related experience with at least 1 year in leadership

Thorough knowledge of insurance accounting principles and practices, and general knowledge of GAAP accounting

Knowledge of insurance taxation

Excellent financial analysis and technical accounting capabilities

Develop and manage company and department budgets

Ability to communicate complex financial issues in simple, understandable terms

Thorough knowledge of employee management principles including supervision, training, and performance evaluation

Strong executive presence to be able to present analyses and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive management

Strong analytical skills, with high degree of organization and attention to detail

Ability to manage and improve processes

Ability to use initiative and apply innovative thinking while effectively managing the team, including setting priorities, objectives and goals

Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with executive management

Ability to work independently to make critical decisions and analyze complex issues

Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations in consultation with Legal Counsel

Obtain and utilize sensitive information discreetly and objectively

Read, interpret, and input data efficiently and accurately

Determine when to escalate concerns to executive management

Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage diverse projects simultaneously

Exceptional oral and written presentation skills

Utilize computer and related software effectively