Vice President, Accounting

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

The Vice President of Accounting owns the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the Company’s external financial reporting and accounting governance across all segments. The role leads external SEC and statutory reporting and segment controllership for a Fortune 100 SEC registrant operating across the U.S., Mexico, and India (outsourced). The team is comprised of approximately 125 people working in hybrid environments. The role reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, who reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

As an Officer, you won’t just deliver results – you drive our culture and shared purpose. At Allstate, we value in person connected experiences not just with your team but also other Allstaters. This may require travel within your local area or to one of our offices on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Company’s SEC and statutory external reporting, including earnings releases, Form 10-K/10-Q filings, statutory statements, and related disclosures, with full accountability for accuracy, timeliness, and quality.

• Lead coordination with Investor Relations on earnings releases, investor supplements, investor meetings/Q&A, and preparation for investor presentations; ensure consistent messaging and disclosure quality.

• Lead the planning, organization, and execution of year-end and quarterly close processes in partnership with internal and external auditors; drive timely issue resolution and audit readiness.

• Be accountable for on-time, high-quality Accounting & Reporting deliverables; set priorities, remove obstacles, and hold leaders accountable across the accounting organization.

• Own accurate and timely reporting of financial information to internal stakeholders, outside agencies, and government regulators.

• Lead accounting and reporting for securities offerings and other capital markets transactions, including technical positions, disclosures, and execution readiness.

• Own the internal control and disclosure control environment (SEC SOX and NAIC SOX), including design, operation, evaluation, and remediation; maintain and execute disclosure controls and procedures supporting external reporting.

• Lead preparation for and actively present at Audit Committee meetings on quarter-end results and special topics; guide discussion of complex judgments, estimates, and emerging risks, including live Q&A and follow-up actions.

• Own processes supporting management certifications for SEC filings and independent auditor representation letters, including governance, documentation quality, and leadership accountability.

• Partner with business units and corporate functions (e.g., Legal, Tax, Treasury, Actuarial, FP&A) to develop clear, decision-useful disclosures that explain business results and key risks to external stakeholders.

• Own the segment controllership’s technology and data strategy, including automation, data governance, and reporting analytics; partner with IT and Finance Transformation to modernize controllership capabilities.

• Lead senior-level engagement with regulators, including responses to SEC comments and other inquiries; establish credible, well-supported positions and ensure timely, complete remediation where needed.

• Hire, train and retain strong accounting staff and develop an integrated accounting organization

• Drive measurable improvements in systems efficiency and accounting operating practices, including close cycle time, quality, controls performance, and cost-to-serve.

• Communicate information effectively and clearly to all levels in the organization

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has supervisory duties and requires a leader who sets clear decision rights, operating cadence, and performance standards across a large, hybrid, multi-location organization. The role leads approximately 125 people and is expected to combine technical excellence with strong people leadership, including talent development, succession planning, and technology-enabled process modernization.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting (Required)

• Insurance industry accounting and reporting experience in property and casualty insurance (Required)

• Public Accounting experience – 10 or more years Big 4 experience with insurance clients (Strongly Preferred)

Certifications, licenses, registrations

• CPA (Required)

Functional Skills & Capabilities

• Accounting & Reporting Expertise – Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements; strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting governance. Statutory accounting knowledge preferred.

• Executive Decision Making & Judgment – Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues, evaluate trade‑offs, and make sound judgments in high‑pressure, time‑sensitive environments. Comfortable asking hard questions, challenging assumptions, and guiding others through complex accounting conclusions.

• Executive Communication & Influence – Confident, credible communicator who can translate complex accounting matters into clear, decision‑useful insights for senior leadership, regulators, and the Board. Proven, polished presenter in Audit Committee and other board‑level settings, including live Q&A.

• Change Leadership & Integration Experience – Proven ability to lead large, multi‑location teams through significant change, including business transformations, systems implementations, and organizational integrations, while maintaining control, quality, and engagement.

• Innovation & Process Orientation – Natural business process innovator with strong learning agility and a continuous‑improvement mindset. Experience modernizing accounting operations through automation, data, and technology to improve close speed, quality, controls effectiveness, and cost‑to‑serve.

• Enterprise Collaboration – Strong ability to work collaboratively across functions (e.g., Legal, Tax, Treasury, Actuarial, FP&A, IT) to resolve issues, drive alignment, and deliver high‑quality outcomes without direct authority.

• People Leadership & Talent Development – Track record of building, developing, and leading high‑performing accounting organizations; establishes clear decision rights, accountability, and operating cadence while developing future leaders and succession pipelines.

• Business Acumen & Analytical Rigor – Advanced business acumen with strong analytical skills; uses data, insights, and technology fluency to inform decisions and foster a culture of disciplined execution.

• Integrity & Values‑Based Leadership – Operates with unquestionable integrity and sound ethical judgment; fosters a culture of accountability, excellence, inclusion, and transparency aligned with company values.

Skills

External Reporting, Finance Strategy, Financial Accounting, Financial Reports, Public Accounting, SEC Reporting

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 287,900.00 - 337,775.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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