Director Corporate Accounting and External Reporting

Director Corporate Accounting and External Reporting

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As the director of corporate accounting and external reporting, you’ll maintain the financial integrity of the business’s external Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)/Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) financial reporting. In this role, you’ll establish the overall corporate accounting strategy and vision. You’ll provide expertise related to GAAP reporting and serve as a liaison to the Statutory, Reinsurance, and Investment Reporting groups, as well as to our Legal, Tax, Business Unit control groups, and other areas of the business.

Additionally, you’ll lead a team of managers and accountants responsible for company wide general accounting and reporting, and work collaboratively with other key financial reporting leaders. This position will be a working manager and will have a significant impact on shaping the financial reporting for Progressive.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field of study (e.g., Finance) and a minimum of 10 years specialized accounting (e.g., reinsurance, investments), financial reporting, or public accounting experience, with at least five years leadership experience (e.g., management)

• Demonstrated experience preparing accurate and timely reporting to the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) within a large-scale environment, with a strong track record of ownership and responsibility for results.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification with deep knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience managing high-performing teams and complex financial reporting processes
• Prior experience with the accounting and reporting for, and integration efforts associated with, acquired entities
• Strong attention to detail matched with strategy development skills, with the ability to establish the corporate accounting strategy and vision

• $160,000 – $205,000/year
• Gainshare bonus up to 50% of your eligible earnings based on company performance
• Participation in our restricted stock units plan

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
• Wellness & mental health programs
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Career development & tuition assistance
• Onsite gym & healthcare at large locations

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