Assurant has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Accountant position!
Overview of Position
The Lead Accountant is responsible for supporting International accounting and financial reporting, including foreign parent holding company accounting/audit support, as well as preparing local regulatory filings and supporting audits of Caribbean branches of ABLAC.
What will be my responsibilities in this role?
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Assist with new governance function over international financial statement filings
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Provide dashboard reporting over governance process
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Manage several foreign parent holding company audits, preparing local regulatory filings, etc.
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Local-to-GAAP Int reconciliations (Canada, Europe, APAC & LATAM)
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Deep dive of Int'l reconciliations (Canada, Europe, APAC & LATAM)
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Calendar coordination & alignment
What are the requirements needed for this position?
Education:
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College degree in accounting
Experience:
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Accounting/Finance role
Knowledge and Skills:
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US GAAP knowledge
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Knowledge of insurance accounting principles
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IFRS knowledge
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Strong skills in Microsoft Office
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Comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels
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Ability to manage numerous deadlines and prioritize workload accordingly
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
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CPA, chartered accountant or equivalent designation
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Big 4 accountancy experience
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Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
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Experience in preparing consolidated financial statements
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Experience in coordinating audit processes
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Experience in regulatory reporting
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
What are the working conditions and physical requirements of this position?
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General office demands
How much should I expect to travel?
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Travel up to 10%
$60,700.00 - $101,100.00
Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
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Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
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