What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance & Risk Management position at FARMERS ALLIANCE MUTUAL INSURANCE C?
SUMMARY:
This position is a senior finance leader having direct oversight of the Company's accounting, planning, and risk functions. This position oversees the development of financial, risk, and capital models and implements strategies to protect capital while driving performance in alignment with plans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accountable for and oversees accurate financial reporting
- Accountable for and oversees financial regulatory compliance
- Accountable for and oversees internal control environments
- Coordinate annual audit and tax activities
- Accountable for annual financial planning process
- If no Controller position- lead and develop finance team
- If no Controller position- develop and own finance relationships
- Accountable for financial and capital modeling
- Contributes strategy concepts to protect capital
- Contributes in designing investment strategies
- Involved in Board of Director meeting preparations
- Involved in ERM activities and supporting reinsurance placements
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Expert analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Expert interpersonal skills
- Expert written and verbal communication
- Utilize and analyze data – Expert Level
- Expert Excel capabilities
- Interpret financial and other reg- Expert level
- Understand General Ledger systems- Expert level
- Create and maintain internal controls – Expert level
- Build and develop teams – Expert level
EDUCATION &/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. / B.S) or higher in Accounting
- CPA designation required
- CPCU designation preferred
- Minimum of 5 to 10 years of financial experience
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of leadership experience
- Industry experience preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms to operate computer keyboard, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.