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Company

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company · 1 week ago

Assistant Controller

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

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Mandy Shepherd, SHRM-CP

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Responsibilities

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.

Qualification

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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