SR. DIRECTOR CORPORATE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities.We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day. Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.Job Summary:The Sr. Director Corporate Finance and Accounting is a leader in the Corporate Finance and Accounting (CFA) division who is responsible for leading, building and maintaining a high functioning team of finance and accounting professionals. This role will have oversight over our corporate and technical accounting and will be responsible for the management of key accounting and reporting functions including monthly close and consolidation and management reporting. This role will collaborate with other CFA and corporate leaders on understanding and implementing new accounting and regulatory standards.* Candidates residing in Pacific Time Zone are ?highly preferred.*Principal Duties & Responsibilities:Supervise, train, develop, guide, and mentor junior accounting professionals to help them grow and advance in their technical accounting careers. Lead and direct the accounting team in all facets of financial accounting and reporting to ensure complete and accurate financial data through effective internal controls. Supports financial transactions by reviewing and approving complex accounting activities; making decisions based on research; providing guidance to others on technical issues; and communicating and resolving complex issues. Provide support the Assistant Controller in developing and maintaining a department mission, vision, and culture to obtain the desired results for the organization. (40%)Develop and maintain effective and responsive communication with team members and key stakeholders to ensure timely identification and understanding of critical performance factors. (20%)Lead work on the Corporate Insurance Program in coordination with the Controller and Assistant Controller and our insurance broker to track and analyze exposure developing recommendations to efficiently and cost-effectively mitigate and control risk. Manage the annual insurance renewal process for all lines of coverage. (20%)Participate in enterprise-wide initiatives regarding finance and accounting, including but not limited to requirements from the company’s parent company to comply with new Japanese regulations.  Participate in high-priority projects, including analyses supporting M&A, reinsurance, and other investment decisions. (20%)Skills and Background You’ll Need:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; Masters of Accounting, MBA, and/or related advanced degree (preferred).?Experience:8+ yrs. progressive financial management experience or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience. (10+ yrs. preferred)CPA, CMA or MBA preferredExperience working in financial accounting, planning and analysis, management reporting, regulatory reporting and supervisory experience, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience. Comfortable proposing, justifying, initiating, and implementing change in a rapidly changing environment. Experience leading multiple teams, motivating and inspiring ideas and innovation, problem solving with an out of the box way of thinking, and the ability see the value in the information provided and to inspire others to make use of it.  Experience in complex areas of accounting including financial instruments, derivatives, insurance contracts, business combinations, reinsurance, and revenue recognition. (preferred)Key Behaviors of a Successful CandidateDeveloping People: Provide hands-on team leadership that enables employee development to meet changing work needs. Responsible for managing the work environment, identifying workforce needs, and ensuring alignment with company expectations, values, and vision.Winning together: Lead and encourage proactive communications with internal customers and ensure accounting is an equal partner and trusted business advisor to the Company’s operating groups with respect to important business decisions for the accounting impacts and the implementation of the Company’s strategic vision.Strategic Vision: Development of long-term strategic plans to optimize our corporate structure, including the integration of acquired businesses, improvement and streamlining of existing processes and operations, and providing financial analyses to all levels of management in support strategic business decisions.Why join The Standard?We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributionsAn annual incentive bonus planGenerous paid time offA supportive and responsive management approachOpportunities for career growth and advancement Paid time off to volunteerAn employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schoolsMuch more!#LI-RemotePlease note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.Salary Range:$150,500.00 - $240,500.00Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.SummaryLocation: Portland, OR; Remote, WA; Remote, CO; Remote, USA; Remote, ORType: Full time