Senior Accountant - Life & Group/International Accounting

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Job Summary
The Senior Accountant position is part of Corporate Financial Services (CFS), CNA's corporate controller organization. The group l eads CNA's financial close process, driving efficient accounting and related analysis, along with meaningful internal and external reporting. The group's responsibilities encompass property & casualty and life & group insurance, reinsurance, and corporate accounting, as well as technical advisory, financial control, services operations, and SEC/GAAP and Statutory reporting.
This role provides opportunities to collaborate across business units and utilize new technologies, as we strive to continually enhance and improve processes.
The Life & Group/International Team is responsible for overseeing the accounting for our Long-Term Care Segment as well as partnering with our International Finance Teams in accounting and reporting for our International Segment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Monthly close and related accounting processes and analysis (e.g. financial statement analysis, journal entries, reconciliation).
· Contributes to the implementation of new accounting standards, working on cross-functional teams to understand, apply, and operationalize the impacted accounting and processes.
· Participates in and helps identify process improvement projects, including furthering use of technology to streamline processes.
· Preparing quarterly/annual statutory and/or GAAP financial statements and schedules/exhibits in compliance with SEC, FASB, NAIC and other regulatory requirements, and monthly internal financial results packages.
· Liaison with internal and external auditors and performs controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
· Prepares and presents analytical schedules, analyzes variances, and provides analytical support for internal requests.
· Implementing, reporting, and communicating the impact of business and accounting related initiatives on assigned processes and financial statements.
· Working collaboratively within the team, across the department, and individuals external to CNA.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
· General knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting principles.
· Basic knowledge of corporate, departmental and/or specialty accounting practices, procedures and principles as they relate to the organization, business unit and industry.
· Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software systems, including processing systems and applications.
· Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels.
· Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and ability to work independently.
· Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Education & Experience
· Bachelor's Degree, preferably in accounting or finance.
· Typically a minimum of three years of work experience in accounting/finance related role.
· CPA or CPA eligible preferred.
· Public accounting experience a plus.
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Location

Located in the heart of the loop, CNA’s headquarters are at 151 N Franklin. With close proximity to both L and Metra stations.

An Insider's view of CNA

How would you describe the company’s work-life balance?

Work-life balance has always been a priority for me. It always will be. CNA’s hybrid working model allows me to not only maximize collaboration with my peers but also take advantage of increased flexibility by combining remote and in-office work. I’m empowered to take control of my schedule based on what works best for me and my team.

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How does the company support your career growth?

Throughout my five-year career, I’ve seen CNA value creating thinking and continuous learning. My managers actively encourage me to pursue rewarding professional development opportunities. Those opportunities have had a direct impact on my career growth. At CNA, the opportunities are endless and your career aspirations matter.

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What unique initiatives do you have that encourage innovation?

We have an Innovation program and team that designs processes to encourage creative thinking and capture ideas across CNA. In addition to collaborating with and learning from world-class technology partners, we also host events such as our Innovation Summit and Hackathon, which bring winning competition ideas to life in real products and services.

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What's the biggest problem your team is solving?

A primary focus of my team is reducing the time-to-market associated with machine learning models. By leveraging cutting-edge cloud services and streamlining processes, we’re enhancing the model development lifecycle. That enhancement allows us to use efficient, effective predictive analytics when making business decisions.

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What are CNA Perks + Benefits

CNA Benefits Overview

One of the many advantages of working at CNA is the benefits program we offer you and your eligible dependents,
beginning on the first day of your employment. The program features a variety of plans that provide health care
benefits, well-being, disability and survivor protection, and 401(k) savings, among others. Below are highlights
of the offerings.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Diversity employee resource groups
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee stock purchase plan
Performance bonus
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Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
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Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Relocation assistance
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Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
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