Sr Financial Reporting Analyst/Finance Project Specialist

Symetra has an exciting new opportunityto join us as aSr. Financial Reporting Analyst focusing on Finance Projects!

About the Role

Symetra is looking to add a new Sr. Financial Reporting Analyst, centering on projects with a focus on insurance finance including investments, GAAP and Statutory reporting, operations, tax and other departments. The role is currently positioned in Symetra's Investment Accounting and Reporting department and would also be working on management reporting for the team. This is a newly created role to assist Symetra's finance teams with projects, regulatory, reporting and tax changes. In this role you will work with many teams within Finance, providing project management, retrospectives and agile trainings and services.

What you'll do in this role

• Lead ad hoc projects, including identifying solutions and operational improvements, accounting transactions, innovation etc. Helps develop, lead, and complete a project plan and communicates progress
• Ensures agile practices and events are followed, assists the team in self-organization, fosters impediment resolution, holds team accountable for their committed deliverables, helps team with estimation, provides dashboards and metrics to understand how the team is performing (cumulative flow diagrams, velocity etc.), builds a safe trusting team environment, and communicates timelines and dependencies
• Supports Product Owners on maintaining a refined product backlog, facilitates cross-team communication and planning, supports release planning activities, proactively manages risks.
• Prepare and review quarterly reporting and analysis, work with GAAP and Statutory reporting teams for appropriate disclosure presentation and language
• Leads (a part) of the accounting close cycle. Prepares and reviews journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and/or reporting files, financial analytics, management reports and other deliverables
• Produce a high-quality product with review comments for improvement. Resolve issues with minimal guidance and Identify areas for improvement

What we offer you

"If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work." Cris H. AVP Internal Sales, Training and Development

"Symetra is inclusive of all employees regardless of their personal differences." Darrell J. Actuary III

"At Symetra, we prioritize learning and provide various resources like the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship for professional certifications, and helpful colleagues who are always ready to teach and answer questions." Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst

Benefits and Perks

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching

Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range: $75,300 - $125,600 plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.

Who You Are:

• High School Diploma, required
• BA/BS in Accounting or related field required, and MBA, CPA, PMP, CSM preferred
• Relevant work experience in public accounting, insurance, or finance required
• Highly motivated with a strong desire to exceed expectations, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and able to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-faced environment
• Strong operational improvement skills and the ability to "think creatively", as well as the desire to work with a team where growth and improvement are encouraged and supported
• Proven ability to interact effectively and communicate complex investment accounting guidelines and policies in an understandable manner to various level's of staff, and external vendors
• Goal-oriented with a track record of task and project completion, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, as the need arises (quarter and year-ends, ad hoc projects)
• Strong Excel skills and 2+ years' experience working with Agile methodology teams and knowledge of frameworks like Scrum and Kanban.

We empower inclusion.

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.

We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

Symetra is a national financial services company that helps people achieve their financial goals and have confidence in the future. We value transparency and sustainability, providing competitive products and clear communication. Our commitment to DEI means we support our communities and prioritize financial freedom for all.

For more information about our careers visit https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers.

Work Authorization

This role does not offer employer work visa sponsorship or support. Applicants need to be authorized to work in the United States at hire and throughout their employment.

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