VP, LEGAL ENTITY CONTROLLER

Position OverviewThe VP Legal Entity Controller will lead and manage the legal entity reporting teams, responsible for reporting to regulators and other internal and external parties, ensuring that appropriate resources, governance, controls and oversight are in place and functioning properly. The VP Legal Entity Controller should have, or develop, a strong understanding of accounting/regulatory standards and will work cross functionally to consult on how transactions will be reported to regulators.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the legal entity reporting teams ensuring timely and accurate reporting and compliance filingsProvide accounting and regulatory subject matter expertise in supporting business development activities, special projects and strategic initiativesRemain current on latest changes in statutory and U.S. GAAP reporting to ensure they are correctly and consistently reported in the legal entity financial statementsWork with other functions to shape and understand the purpose, goals and objectives of the legal entities. Understand the products, flow of business, accounting methodology and procedures related to internal and external transactions in the legal entitiesLead efforts with other functional areas to achieve efficient, effective and consistent accounting and reporting practices and procedures, ensuring appropriate controlsLead and manage group capital activitiesManage the audit process with external and internal auditors and manage regulatory reviews/examsReview quarterly results, including explanations of variance from expectationLead plan/budget reviews at a legal entity level, provides appropriate analysesParticipate in special projects RequirementsEducation and ExperienceEducation CPA certification12+ years accounting or auditing experience w/ experience dealing with auditorsSkills and AbilitiesRequired:Basic Word, intermediate Excel and SQL/Query skillsAdvanced knowledge of insurance accountingExpert knowledge of accounting/finance, including GAAP, statutory and SEC requirements and expert ability to define and apply accounting guidelinesHighly advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well receivedHighly advanced investigative, analytical and problem solving skillsExpert ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectivesAdvanced skills in customer relationship management and change managementHighly advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutionsExpert ability to manage multiple projects and/or teams simultaneouslyExpert ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplinesHighly advanced persuasion and negotiation skills when working with internal/external customersExpert ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policiesAdvanced knowledge of broad business practicesCompany OverviewDiscover Reinsurance - Our history, purpose, partnership, reinsurance, RGA Central (client portal), industry recognition, and risk assessment.Discover Your Purpose - Join a community of people driven by the same purpose: to make financial protection accessible to all. What we do, work life worldwide, culture and purpose, diversity, equity and inclusion, career development, benefits, and balance, and becoming a candidate.Discover RGA - Reinsurance Group of America – Making financial protection accessible to all, solutions for every situation, RGA Knowledge Center, global insight locally delivered, our responsibility at RGA, newsroom, and policy and governance.The general pay range for this position is $143,245 -$213,390 per year.  Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.  In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles, and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan.  RGA maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.#LI-LP1#LIJob DetailReference number US09679Date posted Closing date Location ChesterfieldJob Functions FinanceWork Location Chesterfield MO