Assistant Vice President, Financial Controls New Deals/SEC Reporting

The AVP, Financial Controls Specialist specializes in the establishment and maintenance of the Company’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Program in accordance with the applicable Standards and Guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). This role is also responsible for the implementation of the Company’s internal control over US Statutory reporting programs in accordance with the Model Audit Rule (MAR) of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. This position will also lead the development and integration of the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) financial reporting requirements, into the Company’s ICFR Program.  

The continued advancement of the Company’s ICFR Program in parity with SOX, MAR and BMA requirements is an important strategic priority for the Company, that crosses all functions and activities within the organization.  This position which specializes in Life and Annuity insurance will have significant interaction with senior leadership, including Controllers, Operations, People and Culture, Legal and Compliance and Line of Business or Segment leaders.  

The position is also responsible for effectively managing the ICFR Program with a focus on the integration of new Life and Annuity deals and significant accounting standard changes, including Long Duration Targeted Improvements. This role will also partner with Finance transformation to identify opportunities for innovation and increased efficiency through automation, to promote the delivery of reliable and timely financial information.  The position reports to the Vice President of Financial Controls and will be based in our Nashville, TN office on a hybrid basis. 

What You Will Do: 

• Leading annual ICFR Program risk assessment and scoping process including monitoring of significant changes and evaluating and reporting identified control deficiencies.  
• Partnering with the Business to support the remediation of significant deficiencies and material control weaknesses.  
• Engaging with internal and external auditors in the execution of their work, to promote efficiencies through increased reliance on internal controls.  
• Assisting in the development and implementation of the internal controls testing function, including establishing protocols for testing of financial reporting controls, ongoing monitoring and overseeing the remediation of deficiencies identified.  
• Seeking uniformity and automation of controls across the Company through efficient use of financial systems and innovative technology to enhance and continuously improve the design and effectiveness of controls, including efficiencies in the documentation, assessment, and testing of controls.  
• Supporting ERM in risk management activities and reporting (e.g., BSCR Operational Risk Assessment).  
• Keeping current on best practices and latest thinking regarding SEC, MAR and BMA developments through active participation in industry forums and roundtables.  
• Supporting the Company’s core values by communicating and teaming effectively across different cultures and levels within the organization.  

What You Will Have: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting.  
• Eight (8) or more years of experience in the Life and Annuities industry.  
• Strong knowledge of US Statutory reporting requirements including Risk Based Capital, reserving, financial reporting and information technology risk and controls.  
• Strong understanding of SEC Reporting Requirements, NAIC Reporting Frameworks and the BMA’s regulatory reporting framework. 
• Clear and professional verbal and written communications.  
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative and conflict resolution skills.  
• Ability to effectively design and present information to senior management, auditors and business partners.  
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and make informed judgements.   
• Agility and ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.  
• Supports our core values by communicating and teaming effectively across different cultures and levels within the organization.  

 
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