Senior Product Costing Analyst

Company: CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

We are actively hiring a Senior Product Costing Analyst. The role will be performed remotely to start with the potential of being office based in the future depending on the location. This position can be based out of the following states: AZ, NV, CO, WA, OK and TX.Join us and support CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer, in achieving our goals! This role will support our corporate cost allocations process. This position will work closely with Accounting, Operations Finance, Information Technology (IT) and other key business partners across the organization to support the allocations process. The main focus of this role is to lead the corporate cost allocations process to make sure it meets the regulatory, operational, and management reporting needs of the company.We are looking for a self-starter with a strong financial modeling background, problem solving skills, a keen attention to detail, ability to work in a challenging environment with ambiguous situations, and solid project management skills. We just implemented a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Oracle Cloud and this role will have the opportunity to evaluate our current allocation setup and help to simplify, streamline and improve the process.Essential Responsibilities

• Maintaining, updating and improving the cost allocation process. Will have to stay up-to-date on the latest statutory and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) allocation standards.
• Taking the lead in developing and implementing relevant cost methodologies; building costing models and analytical tools to measure overall financial performance.
• Meeting with stakeholders to explain the allocations process and how it affects financial results, reviewing allocation factors and methodologies, and implementing improvements and changes when needed.
• Creating and reviewing analytical reports and leading ad hoc projects, as needed.
• Working with IT to support the cost allocation system and resolve ongoing production issues.
• Developing and maintaining effective and positive relationships with key business partners including Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Risk Management, IT, Actuarial, and Product Management. This includes meeting critical deadlines, coordinating work efforts, and showing a sense of urgency to get things done.
• Taking an active part in the monthly close by running and validating the allocations within our Oracle ERP system as well as the annual/quarterly Statutory statement reporting process.
• Collaborating with state regulators and internal audits to ensure compliance of Statutory, GAAP and Model Audit Rule (MAR) accounting rules.What would make us excited about you? Required
  • BA/BS degree in business, finance or a related field.
  • 8+ years of relevant finance experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Profit and loss statement management and/or analysis experience.
  • Solid knowledge of Statutory/GAAP accounting and cost accounting principles.
  • Experience with financial accounting systems, e.g. Oracle Cloud, Hyperion.
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite products.
  • Ability to motivate and lead in a changing environment with competing deadlines.Preferred experience:
    • Cost allocation experience within an insurance company.
    • Advanced modeling & analytical skills.
    • Experience in working with external (i.e., Department of Insurance) and internal auditors to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.Why join us?
      • Make a difference. We don't just go to work. We're a team of employees committed to AAA members, our communities and each other.
      • Lifestyle. We drive strategy through innovation. We do honorable work, and we live our core beliefs.
      • Recognition. We offer a total compensation package, performance bonus, 401(k) with a company match, and so much more!Read more about what we offer and what it is like to be a part of our dynamic team at: Let's work together:Submit your application to be considered. We communicate via email, so check your inbox and/or your spam folder to ensure you don't miss important updates from us.Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, our community also works in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey and Oklahoma. Our differences, visible and invisible, make every individual at CSAA Insurance Group unique and valuable. We strive to foster a culture where all employees feel a sense of belonging and can leverage their differences to thrive. We believe in embracing our unique identities, experiences, and points of view to advance our company and reflect our communities and members.If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact . CSAA Insurance Group is an equal opportunity employer.In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be, or could be, performed in Colorado. If performed in Colorado, this position has a salary range of $110,000-129,000 with an opportunity for a company-wide annual discretionary bonus, through our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP), of up to 15% of eligible pay.Company benefit offerings include: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision Plans, Health Savings Account (HSA) which includes company contributions, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Reimbursement Accounts (Health Care Reimbursement Account, Limited Purpose Reimbursement Account), comprehensive Wellness Program including an activity portal and activities, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Transit Commuter Account Program, 401(k) Plan with company match on first 6% of eligible pay that employee contributes each year 100% vested, 401(k) Plan annual profit sharing contribution 100% vested, company paid Life Insurance (at 2x the annual salary), Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D), Short-and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off (Non-Exempt positions only), Flexible Time Off (Exempt positions only), ten paid holidays per calendar year, Adoption Assistance Program, Infant Car Seat Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program and Enrichment Time of up to 40 hours per year to be used toward the categories of culture, development, volunteerism, or wellness. Please note, hourly or salary compensation, or the range of hourly or salary compensation available for a position may vary by location. We reserve the right to amend benefit offerings at any time and compensation will be determined at time of offer.#expand#hp #LI-AO1

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