Sr. Director, Accounting - Business Insurance

• Leverage business perspectives to oversee robust financial analyses and operational perspectives with a focus on key performance metrics (i.e. production, profitability, expense management, staffing).

• Leverage business perspectives to oversee robust financial analyses and operational perspectives with a focus on key performance metrics (i.e. production, profitability, expense management, staffing).
• Oversee the development and creation of overall financial/business plan, budget, and forecasts.
• Engage and influence across multiple functions within Business Insurance in order to develop strong analyses and financial and strategic plans.
• Responsible for internal management based financial reporting for complete and consistent results with corporate policies and standards.
• Review external financial statements which include GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), SEC and STAT (Statutory Accounting Principles) with a comprehensive view of the impact they have on the organization.
• Develop, perform, and certify complex financial controls, in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Oversee documentation to support internal and external audits with internal and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with various financial external regulatory requirements and internal accounting policies.
• Design and lead projects that analyze and implement the most complex business and financial regulatory changes relating to financial reporting, such as mergers and acquisitions, etc.
• As a manager of people, provide leadership, coaching, training, mentoring, planning, staffing, and performance management and development to employees, in addition to ensuring the understanding of departmental objectives, vision, and strategy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and/or professional designations, such as CPA, CMA or comparable advanced professional education.
• Extensive experience with Financial Analysis concepts, principles, processes, applications and accounting practices and principles within the insurance and financial services industry.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present, influence, and negotiate at various levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Exceptional data analysis skills with the ability to interpret trends and report insights and recommendations to business partners.
• Advanced leadership skills with the ability to mentor, coach and develop team members, leverage differences, and strategically align resources to accomplish key objectives.
• Advanced organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and follow through to ensure timely completion.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Financial Reporting Software (e.g., TM1, Essbase, Hyperion, etc.).
• Ability to apply the most complex accounting and financial concepts and controls to financial systems and processes.
• Deep understanding of Travelers' business strategy and plan objectives to align with enterprise goals.

• Seven years of finance, accounting, financial planning, or related experience.

• Health Insurance : Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.