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Finance Reporting Manager – Lead a high‑performing team and drive continuous improvement in US statutory reporting.
Hybrid role in Kansas City with competitive base salary and inclusive culture.
About the Role
This management position oversees financial reporting and analysis of assigned legal entities in the U.S. You’ll lead a team to deliver valuable insights to other finance and business functions through expert and timely information while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team responsible for high-quality US Statutory financial reporting for assigned legal entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to regulatory and internal governance requirements
Direct and oversee comprehensive financial and variance analysis, clearly communicating results and key drivers to senior finance and business stakeholders
Establish and maintain robust internal control activities within the reporting process, identifying issues and implementing effective remediation strategies
Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for process improvement, including automation and standardization, and leading implementation efforts
Build and nurture strategic relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders to support reporting and analytical objectives
Mentor and coach team members to develop their technical and soft skills, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth
About the Team
The Americas Carrier Management Team is constantly developing and strengthening our capabilities to provide insightful and meaningful reporting to our decision makers. You will join a highly motivated and dynamic team within an interesting and complex environment and will get the opportunity to build up and further enhance reporting, consolidation & analytical capabilities.
About You
You're a strategic thinker with excellent leadership abilities who thrives on developing both processes and people. Your strong communication skills and business acumen enable you to translate complex financial information into actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels. You're passionate about fostering an inclusive team environment while driving operational excellence.
Requirements
10+ years of experience in the life insurance industry or audit experience, including team leadership responsibilities
Four-year Accounting for Finance degree; CPA certification or equivalent preferable
Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Statutory accounting and reporting standards for life insurance companies
Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage through influence to ensure successful execution of deliverables
Strong track record of implementing process improvements and driving efficiency initiatives
Nice to have
Experience managing regulatory relationships and responding to regulatory inquiries
Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and reporting requirements
Familiarity with data visualization tools and financial systems implementation
Experience mentoring and developing finance professionals
Project management certification or demonstrated project leadership experience
Location and Work Model
This position will be located in our Kansas City, MO office. Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week, with the option to work onsite full‑time if preferred. This position is not eligible for full‑time teleworker.
Salary
The estimated base salary range for this position is $112,000 to $168,000. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short‑and long‑term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance‑based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting‑edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.
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