Financial Reporting Associate- Life & Health
Swiss Re · United States · 10d ago
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into meaningful insights while working with cutting-edge technology and AI? If you're ready to grow your career in financial reporting within a dynamic, global organization — this is your opportunity!
About the Role
As a Financial Reporting Associate, you will play a meaningful role in supporting the financial reporting and analysis for the US L&H Reinsurance legal entities. You'll be part of a collaborative team that delivers accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to key stakeholders across Finance and business functions. Beyond traditional financial reporting, you will help shape the future of Finance by contributing to the transformation of reporting processes through automation, AI-enabled solutions and modern technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a strong foundation in U.S. Statutory reporting while helping shape the future of Finance in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and compile high-quality financial information on a U.S. Statutory basis, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established guidelines and review processes
- Support legal entity performance analysis, including variance analysis and trend monitoring to provide actionable insights to finance and business partners
- Assist with period-end close and reporting activities, maintaining accuracy and adherence to established controls and deadlines
- Execute assigned control activities and maintain thorough documentation within the financial reporting environment
- Contribute to the transformation of Finance by identifying process improvement opportunities and leveraging automation, AI-enabled solutions and modern technologies to increase efficiency, strengthen controls and streamline workflows
- Collaborate with internal partners and global finance teams to support a wide range of reporting and analytical requests
About the Team
The Americas Carrier Management Team is a highly motivated and forward-thinking group dedicated to continuously developing and strengthening reporting, consolidation, and analytical capabilities. We are passionate about delivering insightful, meaningful, and decision-ready financial information to our stakeholders and business leaders. As part of this team, you will work in an intellectually stimulating and complex environment that encourages curiosity, innovation, and collaboration. We are at the forefront of transforming Finance through the adoption of modern technologies and AI-enabled solutions, embedding automation and advanced analytics into our core processes. This creates unique opportunities to shape the future of Finance while working with cutting-edge tools and technologies. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact — building and enhancing capabilities that support strategic decision-making across the organization, all while being supported by experienced colleagues who are invested in your growth and development.
About You
You bring a curious and growth-oriented mindset, ready to explore new challenges and find creative solutions. You communicate effectively, build strong relationships with ease, and are not afraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo. You thrive in a structured environment while remaining adaptable and open to change. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality sets you apart.
We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, with exposure to U.S. Statutory accounting or insurance accounting being a plus
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; genuine interest in learning reporting and automation tools
- Strong interest in leveraging modern technologies and AI to transform Finance processes
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively in a reporting environment
- Strong intellectual curiosity to perform root cause analysis and understand and challenge status quo
- Proactive approach to continuous learning and self-development
These are additional nice-to-haves:
- Prior experience in the life and health insurance industry, financial reporting, or public accounting/audit
- Active progress toward CPA certification or CPA designation is a plus
- Familiarity with financial systems or reporting automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, or similar)
- Experience with U.S. Statutory or IFRS accounting standards within the insurance industry
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional or global team environment
The role will be located in our Kansas City, MO office. Our company uses a hybrid work model requiring at least three days in the office each week, with the option to work onsite full-time if preferred. This position is not eligible for full-time telework, relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.
The estimated base salary range for this position is $52,000 to $78,000. The specific salary offered for this, or any given role, will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget. At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.
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