Assistant Controller II, Investment Accounting (remote)

at  Liberty Mutual

Pay Philosophy
The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
Description
Manages an accounting and financial reporting operation in a deadline focused environment with ultimate responsibility for the quality of the work. Possesses the vision to set strategic direction for the team in response to emerging accounting issues and changes in the business environment. Uses superior communication skills to influence and collaborate with all levels of the organization, including making persuasive presentations to increasingly large audiences. Responsible for developing employees with the capabilities needed to meet the current and future objectives of the enterprise. Fosters an environment of continuous improvement, initiating and/or leading cross-functional projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor`s degree (Accounting or Finance)
• CPA or advanced degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting or finance experience, 2-3+ years of leadership experience
• Must demonstrate the ability to execute thoroughly in a fast-paced work environment, adapting quickly to changing conditions to achieve results
• Possesses superior communication skills to influence and collaborate with all levels of the organization to gain support for ideas and execute on projects that deliver value to customers
• Comfortable leading meetings, making strategic recommendations to senior management and giving presentations to increasingly large audiences
• NAIC Statutory Investment accounting experience preferred
• Insurance accounting experience preferre

• Responsible for the accurate, timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual book close cycles, directly supporting the Liberty Mutual Investment organization while aligning and collaborating with the External Reporting team to deliver U.S. GAAP and NAIC Statutory Investment accounting, reporting, and disclosures, ensuring compliance with all accounting regulations.
• Oversees the research of all relevant accounting policy issues and the development of corresponding new processes, ensuring issues are communicated appropriately to senior management.
• Responsible for the establishment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of an internal control framework that ensures accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to Liberty Mutual Investments, Corporate Taxation, and Comptroller Group, having the vision to make recommendations for accounting treatment that improves business outcomes. Understands the interdependencies of financial systems, prioritizing and implementing enhancements, planning appropriately for changes, and directly supporting the implementation of a new Investment ledger.
• Has the vision and insight to recognize emerging trends and organizational changes and can set strategic direction for the work unit.
• Fosters an environment of continuous improvement, initiating and/or leading cross-functional projects to improve efficiency or effectiveness.
• Responsible for developing the team`s capabilities to meet both current and future needs of the accounting operation and the enterprise.
• Attracts, engages, and advances the careers of people from all backgrounds and experiences.
• Structures the organization to address changes in the business or improve customer service.
• Ability to work EST.

Qualifications

• Bachelor`s degree (Accounting or Finance)
• CPA or advanced degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting or finance experience, 2-3+ years of leadership experience
• Must demonstrate the ability to execute thoroughly in a fast-paced work environment, adapting quickly to changing conditions to achieve results
• Possesses superior communication skills to influence and collaborate with all levels of the organization to gain support for ideas and execute on projects that deliver value to customers
• Comfortable leading meetings, making strategic recommendations to senior management and giving presentations to increasingly large audiences
• NAIC Statutory Investment accounting experience preferred
• Insurance accounting experience preferred

About Us
This position may have in-office requirements depending on candidate location.
At Liberty Mutual, our purpose is to help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. That’s why we provide an environment focused on openness, inclusion, trust and respect. Here, you’ll discover our expansive range of roles, and a workplace where we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession.
Liberty Mutual has proudly been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” by Great Place to Work® US for the past several years. We were also selected as one of the “100 Best Places to Work in IT” on IDG’s Insider Pro and Computerworld’s 2020 list. For many years running, we have been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates as well as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit: https://jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/diversity-inclusion
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.