[Hiring] AVP Finance & Reporting @Horace Mann

Role Description

Leads GAAP and Statutory financial reporting, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Partners with business leaders to support financial planning, strategic initiatives, and enterprise reporting for a public insurance organization.

• Oversee GAAP, SEC, FINRA, and Statutory (SAP) financial reporting across business segments.
• Ensure accurate accounting across key areas including investments, insurance products, and equity.
• Maintain SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting and general ledger processes.
• Support financial planning, modeling, and capital/EPS projections.
• Partner with business leaders on strategic initiatives, new products, and regulatory changes.
• Lead interactions with external auditors and state regulators.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with evolving accounting standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and Statutory (SAP) accounting in the insurance industry.
• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Proven leadership, project management, and business partnering skills.

Requirements

• High-impact role with peak workload during quarter-end and year-end cycles.
• Salary Range: $124,200.00 - $175,800.00

Company Description

Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth:

• We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide.
• We’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN).
• We have more than $12 billion in assets.

We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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