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AVP, Assistant Controller (Hybrid)

Employer
Selective Insurance Group
Location
Newton, USA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 4, 2024
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Job Function
Accounting/Audit/Tax
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Our Business

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2024 and certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2024 for the fifth consecutive year.

Working at Selective

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely - we employ uniqueness. Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for multiple major financial accounting activities, which may include financial reporting and general ledger maintenance, development of automated systems, supervision of collections, preparation of financial statements, and development of financial insurance procedures as well as development and maintenance of control environment. All job duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities
  • Support controller, supervise, and execute accounting and reporting functions.
  • Ensure accuracy, propriety, and completeness of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing including audits.
  • Produce forecasts, analyze, and report changes, and prepare financial statements.
  • Ensure all reports meet standards.
  • Approve and enforce accounting policies and procedures.
  • Manage accounting department.
  • Ensure timely and accurate internal and external reporting of all financial data.
  • Provide reports required by regulatory and rating agencies.
  • Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast.
  • Prepare periodic financial management reports.

Job Qualifications
  • CPA Required
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
  • Five to eight years of financial accounting and reporting experience.
  • Accounting management experience preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of financial practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP).
  • Experience with computerized accounting system.
  • Understanding of statutory and governmental regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Understanding of industry standards and compliance.

Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and paid time off plans. Additional details about our total rewards package will be provided during the recruiting process

The expected starting salary range for this role is $164,000 - $225,000. The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and business needs.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

Selective maintains a drug-free workplace.

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