Head of Enterprise Expense Management presso Guardian Life Insurance Company

You will

• Support and deliver against key FP&A deliverables on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including, but not limited to, the month-end expense close, monthly allocations and annual planning cycles.

• Lead and manage a team of onshore & offshore employees supporting Enterprise and Business reporting and analytics on a standard reporting and data framework through enhanced technology capabilities.

• Partner with key stakeholders in Technology and Operations to enhance current capabilities and drive enhanced performance.

• Partner with key Finance stakeholders to manage operational accounting, reporting and data governance across all areas of expense management.

• Partner with FP&A leadership to deliver and support executive presentations and board reporting.

• Deliver against all key control and regulatory requests, primarily those related to internal and external audit requirements.

• Partner with key Finance stakeholders to provide insights into the impact of expenses through support of the consolidated management reporting process.

• Identify and deliver opportunities that enhance processes through automation, offshoring, or elimination.

You have

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:

• Strong analytical skills

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize deliverables and support multiple business partners.

• Ability to create professional analyses.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Strong management, communication & organizational skills

• Strong Excel skills (macros, V-lookups, etc.)

• Willingness to learn and grow on the job.

• Ability to make suggestions to management based on analysis.

• Ability to work independently.

• Self-motivated

OVERALL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of finance/accounting experience

• Strong knowledge of financial operations, management reporting processes and financial analytics

• Experience using an ERP, Oracle and SmartView a plus but not required.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work additional hours during peak sessions.

• Results driven with a focus on process improvement.

Location:

Hybrid: 3 days in the Hudson Yards, NYC office. 2 days WFH

Salary Range:

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

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