Sr. Accounting and Financial Analyst

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard.

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams across the nation, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary:

This role will largely be focused on Real Estate accounting but will also split time with the Investment Accounting and IT Accounting teams to work on projects as needed, including IT project accounting and capitalization. Primary focus on analyzing, preparing, and processing accounting transactions; researching and implementing new and existing accounting guidance, documenting technical accounting conclusions and accounting policies, and supporting the preparation of financial statements and management reporting. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• 30% - Lead and/or review processes to compile and communicate financial results, including regulatory and management reporting. Independently interpret and analyze financial results. Perform internal controls to mitigate risks associated with financial and management reporting. 

• 30% - Maintain accuracy of financial data through properly preparing and/or reviewing journal entries, monthly reconciliations and other month end close activities. Perform internal controls to mitigate risks associated with accounting and business processes. 

• 25% - Proactively develop collaborative relationships across the Company’s various divisions and departments to aid in efficient and proactive problem solving. Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and independently implementing solutions to improve and/or automate processes and controls. Create and present ad hoc financial analysis demonstrating industry knowledge. Take a lead role on project teams. 

• 15% - Lead and perform research, development, and implementation of new and existing accounting guidance related to U.S. GAAP, IFRS, Statutory Accounting Principles, and emerging issues to serve as a subject matter expert. 

Skills and Background You’ll Need:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.

Certification: CPA, CMA, or MBA (or actively pursuing) (highly preferred)

Experience:

• 4-6 years progressively responsible experience in the preparation and interpretation of financial results, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills, working across organizations to drive improvements and work through roadblocks. 
• Proven business partnering skills, crisp and concise communication to a variety of levels. 
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations, including dynamic and rapidly changing work environments.   

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Winning together: Excellent ability to develop influential and collaborative relationships across teams, functions, and cultures.
• Driving success: Constantly pursue exceptional results that take us “next level.” Demonstrated abilities to oversee and handle multiple projects, competing priorities and deliverables including project management.
• Adaptability: Adapts quickly to feedback by adjusting priorities to fit new circumstances. Ability to utilize new and changing technology to streamline and/or automate current company processes and deliverables.

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Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• An annual incentive bonus plan

• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure

• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement 

• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

Salary Range:

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.