Empower
Empower
Empower is a financial services and fintech company focused on helping people and organizations build greater financial confidence. Its offerings span retirement planning, investment management, personalized financial guidance, and digital tools such as the Empower Personal Dashboard™, which brings financial information into one view. Serving more than 19 million Americans, Empower works with individual investors, workplace plan participants, plan sponsors, and financial professionals. The company also emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion alongside community-focused initiatives.

Senior Manager, VSA Accounting and Reporting — United States Remote

Lead statutory, GAAP, regulatory, tax, and investment reporting for Empower’s insurance businesses. Manage reporting teams, audits, controls, and accounting process improvements.

Description

  • Lead and review U.S. Statutory (NAIC), U.S. GAAP, regulatory, tax, and Board reporting for insurance-company separate accounts, subsidiaries, and affiliates.
  • Manage preparation and review of quarterly and annual NAIC state filings, supplements, audited financial statements, and VSA accounting.
  • Oversee how investments are presented in quarterly financial statements.
  • Develop disclosure and reporting changes in response to new standards, guidance, and investment products.
  • Assess authoritative accounting guidance and determine its reporting implications.
  • Recommend improvements to accounting systems and information presentation.
  • Direct process improvements and system enhancements for accounting and reporting programs.
  • Lead the implementation of new processes and projects.
  • Oversee investment audits and communicate the company’s accounting position.
  • Manage the design and rollout of accounting and financial reporting controls.
  • Strengthen the control environment by addressing and resolving compliance issues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least seven years of financial reporting experience.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • Three to five years of supervisory experience preferred.
  • Experience in public accounting or investment-related financial reporting.
  • Strong command of U.S. Statutory (NAIC) and/or GAAP accounting principles.
  • Investment experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong technical, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
  • Ability to improve business processes and internal controls through design, implementation, and follow-through.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, analytical judgment, organization, and prioritization skills.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable managing ambiguity while taking on additional responsibilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel capabilities.
  • A continuous process-improvement mindset.
  • Experience with Alteryx and Wings annual statement software is a plus.
  • Authorization to work for any U.S. employer; employment visa sponsorship, including CPT/OPT, is unavailable.
  • Reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection and a suitably equipped home workspace for remote work.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions of up to 6%, financial advisory services, possible discretionary company contributions, and a wide investment selection.
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year.
  • Business-casual workplace with jeans permitted.
  • Paid time off available upon hire, including a paid time-off program, 10 company holidays, and three floating holidays annually.
  • 16 hours of paid volunteer time each calendar year.
  • Leave programs including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
  • Business Resource Groups that support inclusion and collaboration.
  • Bonus opportunity for eligible non-sales roles.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • High-speed internet and required computer equipment for remote and hybrid positions.

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