AVP, Assistant Controller (Hybrid)
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
At Globe Life, we are committed to empowering our employees with the support and opportunities they need to succeed at every stage of their career. Our thriving and dynamic community offers ample room for professional development, increased earning potential, and a secure work environment.
We take pride in fostering a caring and innovative culture that enables us to collectively grow and overcome challenges in a connected, collaborative, and mutually respectful environment that calls us to help Make Tomorrow Better.
Role Overview:
Could you be our next AVP Assistant Controller? Globe Life is looking for an AVP Assistant Controller to join the team!
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all financial information is accurately recorded in the proper period in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and statutory accounting principles while meeting the required deadlines. Manage and direct the Financial Reporting and provide leadership in the accomplishment of the company and departmental goals.
This is a hybrid position located in McKinney, TX (WFH Monday & Friday, In Office Tuesday-Thursday).
What You Will Do:
- Monitor cash requirements and coordinate with cash management.
- Coordinate the payment of premium taxes and various state fees.
- Work together with other departments to resolve any accounting/reporting related issues.
- Ensure Financial Reporting positions are adequately staffed each day and department functions and responsibilities are completed.
- Provide senior management with information, as requested.
- Communicate with other department managers, officers of United American, Globe and Liberty National, and senior management at on a variety of business-related items.
- Communicates with state insurance departments as well as the state tax departments on a variety of financing reporting issues.
- Complete /or review month-end close process, including entry preparation.
- Complete reviews of accounts to determine if there are any necessary corrections.
- Prepare monthly deferred expense schedules for the Actuarial department to use in calculating period-end journal entries.
- Record GAAP, Consolidated and Statutory journal entries.
- Preparation of subsidiary financial statement files for review.
- Coordinate the payment of various monthly intercompany billings.
- Preparation of surveys for the rating companies either quarterly or annual basis (AM Best, Standard & Poors & Weiss).
- Prepare the Statutory Basis Financial Statements.
- Review monthly GAAP financials or files prepared by Senior Accountant.
- Prepare operating results for senior management.
- Review all operating and analysis reports.
- Ensure compliance with SOX/COSO reporting requirements.
- Review quarterly Statutory Statement sent to various states.
- Prepare ad hoc reports as requested by CFO or Controller.
- Review/Approve annual Statutory Statements.
- Coordinate year-end audits (GAAP & Statutory) with independent auditors.
What You Can Bring:
- 7 – 10 years in managerial accounting with increasing responsibility.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field.
- Current CPA, highly preferred.
- Working experience in the Life Insurance industry, required.
- Familiar with Statutory and GAAP accounting and reporting.
- Extensive financial reporting and analytical skills.
- MS Office, Lawson.
- Workday experience, a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detailed analytical & organizational skills.
- Collaborates and partners well with roles across all levels of the organization.
- Able to exercise strong decision and judgement.
- Self-starter.
Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:
- Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.
- Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.
How Globe Life Will Support You:
Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth? We've curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don't just work, but thrive at Globe Life:
- Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because we believe that taking care of your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
- Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
- Wellness club reimbursements and gym discounts to help you stay on top of your health.
- Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Development training programs to enhance your skills and career progression and unlock your full potential.
Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.