Citizens Inc. · 2 hours ago
VP, Financial Reporting
Citizens, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Financial Reporting with outstanding analytical and management ability to join our Finance team. The Vice President will manage and control all financial reporting related activities of the company, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance of reported results while driving efficiencies in financial reporting.
BankingFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing all financial reporting and analysis functions, ensuring financial statements and reports are accurate, timely and prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and statutory accounting practices
Oversees the analysis of current and past financial data and performance and prepares reports based on this analysis. Identifies trends in financial performance and provides recommendations for improvement. Review all documentation to develop and improve internal controls over financial reporting
Prepares, reviews, and leads the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, related footnotes, and disclosures including all filings of Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-Ks as well as review of the XBRL submissions while ensuring quality and administering a strict timeline. Manages the internal and external review for these documents
Partners with the CFO to determine financial reporting implications for all material business decisions
Oversees and reviews the preparation of quarterly tax provisions and annual income tax, premium tax and franchise tax returns. Coordinates tax filings and payments ensuring timely completion. Identifies operational changes impacting tax environment and communicates those changes to relevant parties
Creates and maintains financial and regulatory reporting calendar to inform parties of necessary deadline process adherence for the monthly, quarterly, financial statements and reports, and monthly financial reporting package for executive and senior management
Coordinates with members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts
Prepares, reviews, and leads financial reporting on all regulatory filings of Statutory quarterly and annual statements and other related filings
Monitors changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends to ensure compliance and best practices
Ensures the integrity, performance, and maintenance of the financial data and reporting environment
Partners with technology teams on database, systems, and reporting tool upgrades. Leads the effort to implement new technology or redesigned data structures that would increase reporting performance and functionality
Ensures compliance with company policies and legal regulations
Model professionalism, integrity, and a strong work ethic to inspire and motivate team members
Participate in cross-functional teams to provide leadership and support on strategic projects
Creates a culture of accountability to ensure the delivery of world-class financial products and services
Ability to lead through change as well as the ability to generate disruptive change to create room for new possibilities and creative thinking
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field (4-year degree)
Requires more than ten (10) years of experience directing and overseeing financial accounting and financial reporting in a public company environment with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a senior financial leadership position
Life insurance or banking industry experience is required
Five (5) or more years of experience with SEC filings; XBRL experience is required
Must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to think analytically and strategically to identify and solve problems, implement solutions, and advance business initiatives
Outstanding organizational skills, including prioritizing and follow-up and the ability to handle competing demands and priorities
Must be fully proficient in financial software tools (e.g., Oracle, Workiva, Clearwater)
Must be fully proficient with SharePoint and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft Excel proficiency at mastery level is required
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-term and long-term disability
AD&D
Group term life insurance
Matching 401k
Virtual Visits
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
Holidays
Company
Citizens Inc.
Citizens, Inc.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-06-01Non Equity Assistance
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