*Financial Accounting and Reporting Team Lead (Schaumburg, IL, US) presso Zurich North America

Zurich (Schaumburg, IL) seeks a Financial Accounting and Reporting Team Lead to lead Zurich IFRS/GAAP Financial reporting deliverables and small to moderate size complex projects by leading project teams, defining the business problem, addressing quality challenges, and formulating the project scope and objectives. Specific duties include: deliver audited IFRS transmitted/analyzed Insurance and GAAP transmitted/analyzed Non Insurance Financials; deliver solutions for low/small to moderate size complex projects; define business problems/financial result quality/efficiency opportunities and accompanying business case/benchmarking; understand customer’s processes, products, services and systems to make educated recommendations for improvements and accurate financial reporting; possess resident domain knowledge of accounting principles; build and own relationships with management and business partners; lead and execute the solution design and implementation; lead post-implementation review and share findings of continuous improvement; establish project direction, define key results, develop plans, establish goals, and identify critical success factors; develop/review and monitor business case, CBA, risk assessment and project plan; supervise project team and mentor consultants; provide common business design, link common threads, and manage interdependencies across projects and legal entities; communicate to key stakeholders regarding financial result updates/ issues and manage escalation appropriately; and ensure specific quality controls, metrics and measures are incorporated into solutions enabling continuous improvement and accurate financial accounting reporting. Position requires CPA or ACCA certificate. Position requires periodic international travel to Zurich Regional Finance Center in Krakow, Poland. Option to work remotely 40% of the time.

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Accounting, or a closely related field of study, plus 7 years of experience in the job offered, or as a Senior Financial Business Analyst, Finance Manager/General Accounting, Finance Manager/Service Delivery Manager, Financial Accounting and Reporting Team Manager, or similar experience in the Accounting or Finance area. Must have 7 years of experience working with Financial reporting requirements, systems and processes for insurance and non-insurance legal entities. Must also have 5 years of experience with each of the following: working with IFRS and GAAP accounting principles and comparing and contrasting to local statutory accounting principles; managing and coordinating projects with all levels of resource including Offshore and Outsourced teams; implementing complex accounting solutions; and working with Microsoft office suite of tools including Excel analytical tools (pivot tables, charts, data validation, and what-if / scenario analyses), Excel data management tools (data tables, linking across files, nested formulas, array formulas and data cleaning), and advanced PowerPoint tools (combination charts and templates / masters). Must have CPA or ACCA certificate. Must be willing to periodically travel internationally to Zurich Regional Finance Center in Krakow, Poland. Option to work remotely 40% of the time.

Full time position. Apply by submitting your resumes at Zurichna.com/en/careers, Job ID: 127486

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $145,245.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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