Job Description:
The Director position will assume a leadership role on the Financial Reporting team with oversight responsibility for various subsidiary financial statements, disclosures and regulatory filings. This position will be located in Newark.
The responsibilities of this position will include:
Oversee and direct the financial reporting close process and preparation of various subsidiary financial statements and disclosures, legal entity financial statement analysis, while ensuring the control, timeliness and accuracy of the financial statements
Oversee the preparation of reporting data in support of disclosures for inclusion in PFI 10-K/Q and subsidiary financial statements
Partner with Business Unit Finance areas, Corporate areas and other internal business partners on accounting and reporting matters
Oversee the coordination and preparation of various surveys and regulatory filing submissions for various federal agencies/departments
Lead staff support of quarterly/annual audits by Internal Auditors, as well as, Independent External Auditors
Drive knowledge transfer from the Business Unit Finance areas to Finance Shared Services as part of the implementation
Identify, develop and implement improvements to controls and financial reporting processes, driving an environment of continuous process improvement
Ensure adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Model Audit Rule requirements
Lead special projects, initiatives and ad-hoc report and analysis requests
Lead and develop staff
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or MBA a plus)
7 – 10 years of financial reporting and analysis experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and Statutory accounting principles
Demonstrated experience and progressive responsibility in leading and developing a team of finance associates
Ability to effectively prioritize competing demands under challenging time frames
Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
Strong collaborative and partnering skills
Highly motivated, proactive; strategic thinker
Insurance experience a plus
Experience with Prudential Financial systems a plus (Oracle, Essbase, Supplementals & Financial Statements applications)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work overtime during peak periods
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