Director, P&C Accounting at Keeper

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA is preferred
8+ years of accounting/auditing experience (public and/or private), including both GAAP and statutory insurance frameworks
P&C experience is required
Experience with Workday Financials and Blackline are strong pluses
Strategic thinker with a keen eye for improving and even transforming processes
Engaging leader with supervisory skills
Progressive thinking skills, a strong work ethic, and a knack for innovative solutions
Excellent communication skills to interact with varying levels of management and professional staff
Effective writing skills and strong attention to detail required
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to identify, analyze and solve accounting and operational issues

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of 10 accounting professionals in our P&C insurance division responsible for the preparation and review of reconciliation of GAAP and statutory financial results as included in Kemper’s consolidated financial statements, as reported to the SEC and the NAIC
Review and approve account reconciliations ensuring that the team is appropriately addressing all aged reconciliation items and that all balances are appropriately supported
Own specific areas over our P&C business including, but not limited to, premiums (direct, assumed and ceded) and commissions (including deferred acquisition costs) and various intercompany and internal quota share settlements between affiliated companies under Kemper control
Support the P&C business unit controller with the preparation, review and analysis of key business trends in monthly and quarterly financial statement analytics supporting the P&C results included in our GAAP and STAT filings
Support the P&C business unit controller with the preparation and review of all the P&C related disclosures included in the Kemper 10-Q/10-K, including, but not limited to, the MD&A and Financial Statement Footnotes
Support the P&C business unit controller with the review of quarterly and annual statutory statements for 37 domestic insurance companies
Own key SOX financial accounting controls
Mentor and develop staff members to enhance skill sets and prepare them for advancement opportunities within the organization
Serve as a key resource for special projects with the ability to both lead as well as provide meaningful contributions

Skills

GAAP

Statutory Accounting

Account Reconciliations

SEC Reporting

NAIC Reporting

P&C Insurance

Financial Statements

Team Leadership

Keeper

Digital platform for bookkeeping efficiency

About Keeper

Keeper.app provides a digital platform designed to assist bookkeeping and accounting firms in improving their operational efficiency. The main feature of the platform is a client portal that facilitates better communication between firms and their clients, along with comprehensive reporting packages that help streamline the month-end closing processes. By offering a subscription-based service, Keeper.app generates revenue through monthly or annual fees paid by its clients. What sets Keeper.app apart from its competitors is its strong emphasis on enhancing quality control and process efficiencies, as well as its commitment to exceptional customer service. The company's goal is to onboard more bookkeeping firms to its platform, thereby increasing productivity and simplifying their workflows.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$126.5KTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Company Equity

Risks

AI-driven competitors threaten Keeper's market share in bookkeeping solutions.

Rapid tech advancements require Keeper to continuously innovate to stay competitive.

Data privacy concerns could impact Keeper's reputation and client trust.

Differentiation

Keeper offers a unique client portal for streamlined communication and reporting.

The platform focuses on improving quality control and process efficiencies for bookkeepers.

Keeper is praised for its exceptional customer service in the fintech sector.

Upsides

Integration with AI tools enhances Keeper's financial data insights and reporting.

Remote work trends boost demand for Keeper's digital collaboration solutions.

Cloud adoption in accounting offers expansion opportunities for Keeper's services.

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