Analyst Financial Reporting

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

This role is responsible for preparing and delivering both internal and external financial reporting for Empower’s insurance companies, separate accounts, and/or mutual funds, in collaboration with U.S.-based colleagues. Reporting may adhere to U.S. GAAP, IFRS, or U.S. Statutory accounting standards and may include investment company reporting.

Essential Functions: 

• Perform the internal and external financial reporting for Empower's insurance companies, separate accounts, and/or mutual funds in conjunction with US colleagues.    Reporting may be on a US GAAP, IFRS or US Statutory reporting basis.  May include investment company financial reporting.
• May run queries from the investment reporting database.
• May utilize various financial statement software.
• May prepare financial reporting support in Excel and/or Word.
• Will prepare variance analysis from prior periods and seek explanation of variances.
• Will become familiar with new financial reporting and accounting regulations and learn about appropriate changes to reporting disclosures in order to confirm reporting to new requirements.
• Will provide financial statement audit support upon request. 
• Follows departmental policies and procedures and will draft desk procedures.
• Executes internal  controls and completes proper evidence of execution.  
• May configure financial reporting systems and may test upgrades to systems.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Other Preferred Qualifications:
• minimum 2 years of financial reporting experience 
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Investment experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel); 
• Proficient in MS Access
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to proactively identify improvements in work product/processes.
   

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.