Financial Controller

Unified Life Insurance Company, an indirectly owned subsidiary of Obra Capital, is a stock life insurance company with over thirty years of experience in the fields of life, health, annuities and reinsurance.

The company is currently licensed to conduct life, health and annuity insurance and reinsurance business in 49 states. For more information about Unified, please visit www.unifiedlife.com.

Position Summary:Responsible for the day to day activities of the Finance department as well as all required reporting. Review of statutory financial statements, including required disclosures as well as supplemental schedules. Ensuring that reporting is in compliance with company policies and ultimate contact for technical accounting research. Plan, perform and report on annual audits completed on various third party administrators. Responsibilities:Responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate accounting, investment accounting, cash management and treasury services.Ensure the accurate and timely filing of the annual/quarterly statements with the NAIC, AM Best and MCAS. Primary point of contact for external and/or regulatory audits.Manage the preparation of audited financial statements and disclosures.Oversee banking, custody, and TPA relationships.Review monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages and supporting reconciliations.Research new (and/or modify) existing accounting pronouncements to ensure the Companies compliance with Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and that all new accounting standards are accurately adopted.Provide ongoing guidance on accounting implications of new products or proposed transactions.Set goals, delegate, and provide guidance regarding daily work as well as special projects within the Finance department.Manage and perform the annual on-site audits of multiple third party administrators.Complete ad hoc requests from management as assigned.

Ideal candidate:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA Preferred.8+ years of related experience in the life insurance industry required. Strong understanding of Statutory Accounting Principles. Familiarity with GAAP life insurance accounting principles.Ability to research SAP accounting issues and reach technical conclusions.Ability to manage people, processes, and projects and allocate resources within the department.Understanding of general ledger and internal controls.Excellent written and oral communication.