Accounting Consultant - P&C Accounting, Domestic
Accounting Consultant - P&C Accounting, Domestic
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$ 72000 - 141000
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Job Description
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there.At CNA we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Accounting Consultant position is part of Corporate Financial Services (CFS) CNAs corporate controller organization. The group leads CNAs financial close process driving efficient accounting and related analysis along with meaningful internal and external reporting. The groups responsibilities encompass property & casualty and life & group insurance reinsurance and corporate accounting as well as technical advisory financial control financial planning and analysis services operations and SEC/GAAP and Statutory reporting.
This role will perform various responsibilities in a team-oriented environment centered on tasks within the P&C Accounting Domestic processes. This role requires a high level of individual contribution to executing and leading the monthly close process preparing and enhancing analytic procedures leading process improvements and collaborating with our business partners. The ability to build relationships across the organization and to exercise considerable latitude in approach and judgment are critical skills to succeed in this role. Additionally this person may direct or lead a project and/or team and provide advice and direction to less experienced team members. This role provides opportunities to collaborate across business units and utilize new technologies as we strive to continually enhance and improve processes.
This is a hybrid position working from the Chicago office.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Provides leadership and review as a technical advisor for:
monthly close and related processing and analysis (e.g. financial analysis journal entry preparation)
preparing and analyzing account reconciliations
analytical schedules variances analyses and analytical support for internal requests
quarterly/annual statutory and/or GAAP financial statements and schedules/exhibits in compliance with SEC FASB NAIC and other regulatory requirements and monthly internal financial results packages
Works collaboratively within the team across the department and individuals external to CNA. Leads or assists in large projects as a team member to meet the ultimate objectives of the organization.
Participates in and helps identify process improvement projects including furthering use of technology to streamline processes.
Liaison with internal and external auditors and provides necessary support. Performs controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
Consults with leadership team in the development and execution of strategic goals.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Director or above
Skills Knowledge & Abilities
Strong knowledge of accounting/finance principles practices and procedures and industry issues as they relate to the organization and senior-level knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting procedures.
Developing the ability to effectively lead coach and develop the accounting group while encouraging creativity and innovation.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to interface with departmental staff internal and external management customers and other business units.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other business related software systems (experience with Workday is a plus)
Education & Experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance CPA preferred.
Typically a minimum of 5 to 7 years of related work experience in accounting.
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In certain jurisdictions CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia California Colorado Connecticut Illinois Maryland Massachusetts New York and Washington the national base pay range for this job level is $72000 to $141000 determinations are based on various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees and their family members achieve their physical financial emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNAs benefits please visit.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
