Senior Accountant @ Global Atlantic

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, serving the needs of individuals and institutions. Global Atlantic is a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management across multiple strategies and capital markets solutions.

We are looking for a diverse team of talented individuals who reinforce our culture of collaboration and innovation. We are dedicated to the career development of our people because we know they are critical to our long-term success. Join our team and come grow with us.

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Position Summary

Global Atlantic is seeking a candidate to join the newly formed finance data transformation group. This candidate will help drive the Enterprise Transaction Data in implementing the Organization’s Data Strategy across the Financial Transaction Domain. This role will require to support of change in step with the organizations Data Transformation initiative. This includes working with the business to ensure alignment with the Data Governance and Data Management Strategy.

All candidates must, in addition to possessing the specific qualifications cited below, work well within a complex, fast-paced, fluid environment, and have a proven ability to execute results timely and accurately as well as adherence to strict deadlines. All candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skill.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide general support and assistance to the existing and new data transformation projects
Data Mapping of the General Ledger systems and chart of accounts
Assist in UAT process by performing the testing on the initial test Accounting journal entry results created by automated IT process
Day-to-day responsibilities include developing data definitions, measurements, and exception handling
Responsible to escalate complex or critical issues to the manager and other team members
Show awareness of linkage of Data Strategy to the overall finance strategy
Demonstrates the ability to affect change within their department and with their direct and indirect stakeholders, Reports to the Finance Data Steward
Works with our technology partners to implement the technology related process to support the data governance program
Create and maintain business metadata definitions, domain values, business rules, etc.
Execute testing related to the buildout of our reporting warehouse, liaison between IT and Reinsurance Accounting to develop automated reporting for analysis that supports internal management reporting and external regulatory reporting

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
1-3 years of specialized experience as a data practitioner in Insurance or Financial Services
Tableau experience required, SQL experience preferred
Insurance related accounting experience including month end close and GL reconciliation a plus
Experience in Insurance Accounting and/or Operations, with a foundational understanding of the upstream processes and impacts to downstream accounting and reporting
Organized, details oriented and ability to multi-task
Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and fast paced environment
Strong communication (oral and written)
Proven ability to successfully handle competing priorities and handle multiple deliverables

*** This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Various jurisdictions have passed pay transparency laws that require companies provide salary ranges for any positions for which they are accepting applications. Global Atlantic has offices in Atlanta, Batesville, Bermuda, Boston, Des Moines, Hartford, Indianapolis, and New York City. The base salary range posted below is inclusive of the lowest cost of living geography to the highest in which we have a Global Atlantic office.

Global Atlantic’s base salary range is determined through an analysis of similar positions in the external labor market. Base pay is just one component of Global Atlantic’s total compensation package for employees and at times we hire outside the boundaries of the salary range. Other rewards may include annual cash bonuses, long-term incentives (equity), generous benefits (including immediate vesting on employee contributions to a 401(k), as well as a company match on your contributions), and sales incentives. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Compensation for our more senior positions have a larger component of short-term cash bonus and long-term incentives.

The base salary range for this role is

$67,500—$128,500 USD

Global Atlantic reserves the right to modify the qualifications and requirements for this position to accommodate business needs and regulatory changes. Future adjustments may include obtaining specific licenses or certifications to comply with operational needs and conform to applicable industry-specific regulatory requirements, state and federal laws.

TOTAL REWARDS STATEMENT

Global Atlantic’s total rewards package is reflective of our corporate values, particularly diversity, excellence and innovation, with a focus on inclusion, pay equity, and flexibility. We are proud to support your personal and professional growth and well-being through programs such as educational assistance, virtual physical therapy, remote/onsite fitness reimbursement, a medical second opinion program, pet insurance, military leave, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning coverage. We strive to foster a culture of total well-being through community outreach and charitable giving programs.

We are active in our communities-

New York: StreetWise Partners, Covenant House, Partnership for New York City, City Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, Billion Oyster Project
Boston: Cradles to Crayons, Boston’s Healthcare for the Homeless, Thompson Island Outward Bound, Rosie’s Place, Catie’s Closet, Project Bread, Rise Against Hunger, Space to Thrive
Hartford: Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanity, Oliver’s Pajama, United Way
Indianapolis: Elevate Indianapolis, Gleaners Food Bank and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Batesville: So Loved Ripley County Foster Closet, Safe Passage Family Shelter, YES Home Juvenile Rehabilitation, Ripley County Community Foundation
Des Moines: United Way of Central Iowa, Meals from the Heartland, Junior Achievement, Math Motivators, Bidwell Riverside, Orchard Place, Knock and Drop
Berwyn/Wayne: Habitat for Humanity, Chester County Food Bank, Surrey Services, For Pete’s Sake Respite
Bermuda: Keep Bermuda Beautiful, Center Against Abuse, Truck Island Nature Reserve, Bermuda Economic Development Corporation

Social platforms provide an environment to collaborate with others and participate in friendly competitions towards achieving physical, emotional and financial well-being. Our highly competitive health, retirement, life and disability plans can be tailored to best suit your needs and those of your whole family.

Global Atlantic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can meaningfully contribute to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate in employment on any basis that is prohibited by federal, state or local laws. More than that, we strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences, which we feel gives us a competitive advantage in the market and within our firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Employees who require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job will participate in an interactive process which may include providing documentation. If you are hired and require an accommodation for any protected status, please email [email protected].

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