Senior Life & Annuity Product Accountant

Securian Financial

. Serve as the primary accounting expert for assigned life, annuity, and affiliated reinsurance products and transactions .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $91,700 - $169,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statutory and GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and reinsurance products, with a strong ability to analyze financial results and provide actionable insights. Proven experience in leading projects, implementing accounting processes, and influencing business decisions across organizations.

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Statutory AccountingGAAP AccountingFinancial ReportingReinsurance AccountingCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisAccounting Policy DevelopmentFinancial ForecastingProcess ImprovementComplex Problem Resolution

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementLeadershipInfluencing Outcomes

Tools & Technologies

SAPEnterprise General-Ledger Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

ReinsuranceFinancial GovernanceStatutory ReportingBermuda AccountingAccounting Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary accounting expert for assigned life, annuity, and affiliated reinsurance products and transactions
Lead interpretation and application of statutory, GAAP, and Bermuda accounting requirements
Manage preparation, review, and delivery of financial reporting across multiple legal entities and accounting bases
Establish and implement accounting policies and reporting practices for new products, transactions, and reinsurance structures
Provide technical direction to accountants, actuaries, and other contributors
Analyze and interpret financial results for senior leadership
Advise on profitability, capital efficiency, accounting, financial forecasting, and reporting implications
Translate complex financial information into actionable insights and recommendations
Partner across the organization to solve complex reporting issues and influence business decisions
Lead projects with significant financial reporting or business impact
Develop and improve financial reporting processes, controls, and governance
Define and approve accounting requirements for system feeds, reporting solutions, and new transactions
Direct testing and implementation of accounting and financial-system changes
Improve reporting process efficiency, scalability, accuracy, and control
Support audits, regulatory reviews, and communications with auditors, examiners, and rating agencies
Maintain documentation, controls, and accounting governance practices
Identify and implement process improvements
Participate in strategic Securian Re projects and future deals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Mathematics, or a related field
7+ years experience in reinsurance and/or product, insurance, financial reporting accounting
Strong knowledge of statutory and GAAP accounting and reporting requirements
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex accounting issues independently
Experience leading projects and influencing outcomes without direct authority
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred
Familiarity with Bermuda accounting and reporting preferred
Experience implementing new products, legal entities, accounting processes, or reporting solutions preferred
Experience with SAP or another enterprise general-ledger platform preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible paid time off program with additional PTO based on tenure
Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave
Nine company-paid holidays
Company-funded pension plan
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution up to 10% of eligible earnings, with a 5% target
Medical, dental, and vision coverage from the first day of employment for associates and eligible family members
Volunteer paid time off
Dollar-for-dollar matching gift program
Associate Resource Groups
Hybrid work flexibility for eligible associates
Virtual employee work arrangement may be available for associates outside commuting distance