AVP, Budget and Cost Management
Job description
Job Summary:
Serves as head of Budget and Cost Management department, including hiring, retaining and developing talent. Plans and develops the management expense budgeting program for the family of companies under Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (“HLRA Family”). Oversees intercompany billings, reimbursements, reconciliations and collects monies due for non-technical business services, project work and third party costs performed or incurred by the family of companies under Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (“HLRA Family”). Facilitates intercompany billings received by Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (“HLR US”) from Hannover Rück SE (“Hannover Office”). Prepares various financial reports, schedules and gathers supporting documentation for the annual transfer pricing review requested by HLRA Family’s tax advisors.
Essential Functions:
Estimated Percentage of Time Dedicated to Responsibilities:
Coordinates and prepares HLRA Family’s annual management expense budgets and quarterly forecasts under the guidelines and deadlines set forth by the Home Office and HLR US. Prepares various budget and cost controlling reports along with analytical commentary requested by Group Controlling Services (“GCS”) at the Home Office and the Operational Council (“OC”) members of HLR US. Develops, maintains and updates the management planning process and procedures while identifying opportunities for cost and labor savings for HLRA Family.
40%
Administers the company’s budgeting software system. Administrator duties include setting up and maintaining users, entities, projects and management expense account structures based upon the guidelines established by the GCS and OC members; providing access rights and training to the system users; creating and designing various management expenses reports for system users; and, partnering with IT to identify, develop, implement and test budgeting system enhancements and improvements.
10%
Oversees intercompany billings and reimbursement reconciliations for non-technical business services, project work and third party costs in accordance to transfer pricing guidelines established by Group Taxation at the Home Office. Sends reminder invoices and makes collection requests for any non-technical intercompany amounts owed to HLR US or HLRA Bermuda.
20%
Facilitates intercompany billings issued by the FA-Corporate Accounting (FA-CCA) office for services rendered by the Home Office to HLR US. Duties include routing each intercompany billing to the appropriate recipient(s) at HLR US for approval; supplying the account and department coding of the intercompany billing when requested; and, investigating any past due intercompany amounts owed to the Home Office from HLR US.
15%
Prepares various schedules and reports such as quarterly management expense reports for actuals and forecasts for corporate finance and corporate actuarial; management expenses 5 year plan; payments to foreign affiliates; board book schedules and narratives; and, provides supporting documentation for the annual transfer pricing review requested by HLRA Family’s tax advisors. Provides information for adhoc requests as required.
15%
Competencies:
- Directs Work
- Manages complexity
- Collaborates
- Communicates effectively
- Optimized Work Performances
Essential knowledge skills and abilities:
- Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of five years of overall experience in general budgeting and accounting including three years of staff management
- MS Excel proficient including exporting, importing, complex linking, v-lookups and pivot tables
- Effective communication and presentation skills
Desired knowledge skills and abilities:
- CPA and/or MBA designation or equivalent
- Experience in utilizing the following software: Abacus (budgeting), PeopleSoft (accounts payable and general ledger) and Concur (online travel and expense reporting)
- General understanding of STAT and IFRS accounting
- Prior insurance industry experience
Travel: Percentage of travel time expected for the position, where the travel occurs, and whether the travel is overnight.
- Travel to other US offices is less than 5%
- No international travel
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time.
Total Compensation Range: $121,000 - 163,6000 (inclusive of Base and Bonus).
Benefits Include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company provided life insurance and disability benefits
- 401(k) and profit sharing
- Additional ancillary benefits available
Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America (Hannover Re) seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the company and those who respect and promote excellence through diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification. The company complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and prohibits unlawful harassment based on any of the aforementioned protected classes at every location in which the company operates. This applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to: hiring, assessments, probation, placement, benefits, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, training and development, social and recreational programs, educational assistance and retirement.
We are committed to making our application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. Upon request, Hannover Re will reasonably accommodate applicants so they can participate in the application process unless doing so would create an undue hardship to Hannover Re, or a threat to these individuals, others in the workplace or the company as a whole. To request an accommodation, please email HRLUS-personnel@hannover-re.com. Please allow for 24 hours to process your request.
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