What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Life Accounting position at Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies?
To provide direction for the preparation of financial statements, board reports, and other necessary reports as required by management for the insurance companies.
Supervise the preparation and completion of monthly financial management reports, NAIC and state financial report filings, and periodic board reports.
Keep abreast of changing developments in insurance accounting, insurance industry, company products, and organizational changes to maintain knowledge and awareness and keep financial reporting current and meaningful.
Manage and supervise insurance accounting team. Select, train, evaluate, discipline, and terminate employees in accordance with corporate policies and guidelines. Maintain staffing levels necessary for accomplishments of objectives.
Coordinate and facilitate the development of the corporate financial budget for insurance entities.
Review all financial data prepared by accountants and associated reports of the accountants.
Required
Supervise the preparation and completion of monthly financial management reports, NAIC and state financial report filings, and periodic board reports.
Keep abreast of changing developments in insurance accounting, insurance industry, company products, and organizational changes to maintain knowledge and awareness and keep financial reporting current and meaningful.
Manage and supervise insurance accounting team. Select, train, evaluate, discipline, and terminate employees in accordance with corporate policies and guidelines. Maintain staffing levels necessary for accomplishments of objectives.
Coordinate and facilitate the development of the corporate financial budget for insurance entities.
Review all financial data prepared by accountants and associated reports of the accountants.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting required.
- Minimum three to five years accounting experience required.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products.
- Knowledge of insurance accounting, Statement of Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP), and reinsurance preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant preferred.
- Applicable insurance designation preferred or working toward designation.