Financial Controller
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Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
InsuranceIndustries
Requirements
- Qualified Accountant – CPA/CA
- 7-8 years of experience post qualification
- Insurance industry knowledge preferred
- Strong financial accounting knowledge and skills
- Demonstrated management skills
- Desire to develop team members
- Experience leading a team (remote experience preferred)
Responsibilities
- Management of month-end and quarter-end reporting for Australian and New Zealand entities
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements, audit requirements, statistical returns, and regulatory returns (APRA, ASIC, RBNZ)
- Addressing comments from the Financial Controller and engaging with key stakeholders
- End-to-end management of all audits
- Supporting the ANZ Controller in submitting timely filings
- Ensuring all intercompany agreements and accounting are in accordance with company policy
- Meeting SOX requirements and ensuring intercompany transactions are properly eliminated in consolidation
- Ensuring financial returns are consistent with accounting standards and regulatory/auditing requirements
- Maintaining strong controls over the general ledger
- Development of profit & loss and balance sheet analytics to create meaningful KPIs
- Providing financial information for management review
- Reviewing local balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring timely and accurate completion
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work arrangement for this role?
The position is hybrid, requiring 2 days onsite and 3 days remote.
What is the salary for this Accounting Manager position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What qualifications and experience are required for this role?
Candidates must be a Qualified Accountant (CPA/CA) with 7-8 years of post-qualification experience, strong financial accounting knowledge, demonstrated management skills, and experience leading a team.
What benefits does Assurant offer?
Benefits include development programs, LinkedIn learning courses, study grants, mentoring programs, discounted employee share purchase program, diversity panels, employee resource groups, 6 weeks paid parental leave, superannuation contributions while on unpaid leave, cultural day off, and a hybrid work model.
What makes a strong candidate for this Accounting Manager role?
A strong candidate will have CPA/CA qualification, 7-8 years post-qualification experience, insurance industry knowledge, strong financial accounting skills, management experience, team leadership (especially remote), and a desire to develop team members.
Assurant
Provides risk management and insurance solutions
About Assurant
Assurant provides risk management solutions that focus on protecting major consumer purchases, particularly in mobile devices, electronics, and smart technology. The company offers insurance products and extended service contracts that help consumers safeguard their investments in high-value items. When a product is damaged or malfunctions, Assurant also provides repair services to restore it efficiently. This approach helps clients minimize financial losses from unexpected events. Assurant generates revenue through the sale of insurance policies, service contracts, and repair services. Unlike many competitors, Assurant emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion within its corporate culture, which enhances its ability to serve a diverse customer base. The company's goal is to support consumers and businesses in maintaining their day-to-day operations while protecting their investments.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1892Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Hybrid Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Risks
Integration challenges from acquiring iSmash may affect operational efficiency.
Regulatory scrutiny from acquiring American Lease Insurance could pose compliance challenges.
Cultural clashes from acquiring American Financial & Automotive Services may impact operations.
Differentiation
Assurant specializes in risk management for mobile devices and electronics globally.
The company offers insurance, service contracts, and repair services for high-value items.
Assurant's DEI commitment fosters innovation and enhances customer understanding.
Upsides
Increased demand for mobile device insurance due to remote work trends.
5G expansion drives demand for new devices and related insurance products.
Acquisition of iSmash enhances Assurant's tech repair service capabilities.
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