Assistant Vice President, Life Controller

Assistant Vice President, Finance

Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high‑performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work‑life balance can be highly motivating and productive.

Position Summary

The Controller, Life is a visible and influential leader responsible for all financial‑related tasks and for ensuring complete and accurate financial information for the Life segment. This role works in close collaboration with all areas of the business to review and enhance accounting practices, implement new processes, and provide leadership to the accounting function.

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Position Responsibilities

• Lead a team of accounting professionals responsible for day‑to‑day accounting operations across US GAAP, US Statutory and Bermuda GAAP. Manage system feeds, journal entries, reconciliations and financial statement analytics.
• Ensure an accurate and timely daily, monthly, quarterly and year‑end financial close.
• Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• Design, implement and maintain internal controls relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements.
• Establish and maintain disclosure controls and procedures and effective internal control over financial reporting for the company.
• Partner with other finance leaders to provide transparent results and reporting to management and executive leadership.
• Provide quarterly certification of Life segment results to the Assistant Controller, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.
• Drive key process improvements; serve as subject‑matter expert on accounting systems and integration activities.
• Work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure clean and timely quarterly and annual audits.

Position Qualifications

The annual salary range for this position is $180,000–$210,000. Eligible candidates may receive an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO and 401(k).

Kemper is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination.

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