Vice President, SEC Reporting

at Global Atlantic Financial Group
New York, NY

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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 majority-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management across multiple strategies and capital markets solutions.

Global Atlantic is 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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The VP, SEC Reporting Manager will assist with the SVP, Head of SEC Reporting with SEC and other external GAAP reporting. This individual will coordinate with other areas across the organization to prepare and review our quarterly and annual SEC filings, standalone GAAP financials, and other related documents. The individual will be based in either New York, NY, or Boston, MA.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Timely preparation, review or compilation of supporting documentation for quarterly and annual reports (including drafting and reviewing MD&A), quarterly earnings releases and other related communications and presentations;
  • Coordinate the internal and external review of all SEC reports;
  • Responsible for maintaining compliance with SEC and GAAP reporting requirements;
  • Collaborate with other teams including analysis, accounting policy, internal and external counsel, investor relations, corporate development/strategy, treasury, internal and external audit;
  • Provide ongoing analysis and maintenance of processes and procedures used for compliance with relevant regulatory requirements (SOX, SEC, FASB, etc.) and make recommendations for automation, improvements and/or enhancements to processes;
  • Supervision and coaching of junior accountants/associates, and
  • Assisting with special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or related field;
  • Active Certified Public Accountant required;
  • Big 4 experience preferred (manager or higher, director or senior manager preferred);
  • 15+ years of cumulative work experience;
  • Recent experience in SEC or GAAP reporting roles at life insurance companies or other similar financial services organizations preferred;
  • Experience working with disclosure management solutions such as Workiva preferred;
  • Familiarity with ERPs and consolidation platforms, such as PeopleSoft, SAP, HFM/FCCS;
  • Data management and scripting skills (SQL, Python, process automation)
  • Demonstrated expertise in SEC or GAAP accounting standards and practices, inclusive of hands-on experience with XBRL;
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently;
  • Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills;
  • A continuous improvement mindset and familiarity with project and change management. 

Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

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 $146,324 to $278,712.

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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: Red Hook Conservancy, Girls Who Invest, Outward Bound, Teach for America, StreetWise Partners,
  • Boston: Catie’s Closet, Project Bread, Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center, Cradles to Crayons, and many others
  • Hartford: Braids and Company, Junior Achievement
  • Indianapolis: Elevate Indianapolis, Gleaners Food Bank and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
  • Batesville: So Loved Ripley County Foster Closet, Southeastern Indiana YMCA, Batesville Community Education Foundation, Southeastern Indiana Voices for Children, local area youth sports, as well as many others
  • Des Moines: United Way of Central Iowa, Meals from the Heartland, Oakridge Neighborhood, Community Support Advocates, and many others
  • Berwyn/Wayne: For Pete’s Sake, Chester County Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity Chester County, Brandywine SPCA, as well as others
  • Bermuda: Transformational Living Centre for Families

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 benefits@gafg.com.

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