Accounting Analyst

Founded in 1905 with the endorsement of Abraham Lincoln’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln, Lincoln Financial Group is the first and only company to carry Abraham Lincoln’s name, image and ideals at the heart of their brand. For more than a century, they have advanced President Lincoln’s inclusive vision and values by building an honest, dependable financial services company.

As the Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for reporting and communicating detailed and thorough analysis of the Group Protection financial results. You will also be responsible for completing and analyzing industry, market and rating agency survey’s for the Group Protection business.

**Financial Analysis** * Researches, analyzes, and documents existing business challenges and provides recommendations to improve current processes and procedures. * Completes and analyzes industry, market, and rating agency surveys for the business. * Utilizes metrics and performance monitoring systems to provide management with quantifiable gauges of results and impact to Group Protection units. * Prepares, analyzes and reports on financial information for the Group Protection business. * Completes trend analysis while evaluating financial information for issues/concerns **Reporting** * Independently compile reports and analyze financial results in a timely and accurate manner. * Design and develop effective and efficient financial reporting and expense management processes that lead to desired results and are in accordance with GAAP, STAT, and SEC requirements as well as in compliance with SOX controls. * Communicates with internal stakeholders regarding finance, vendor and/or product issues including ensuring that all parties understand financial and/or process impact. * Ensures financial reporting processes and controls are compliant with internal policies and external regulations. **Process Management** * Lead financial projects or participate as a financial subject matter on Business Unit or Corporate initiatives. Independently develop and implement new accounting procedures, reporting systems, processes and tools. * Represent Finance department to work closely with Project and Product development teams to ensure new product designs/systems can be appropriately and systematically integrated into existing Finance systems and control processes including financial reporting and controls. * Executes and/or streamlines financial processes to enhance operational effectiveness and reduce costs. * Communicates to management and key stakeholders on identified risks and financial implications of changes in product or process * Provide other general finance related support for assigned area(s) of responsibility.

**Education** * 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent work experience (4 yrs of experience in lieu of Bachelors). CPA desired, but not required **Experience** * 3 - 5 + yrs progressively increasing experience in financial analysis that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position. * 1 - 3 yrs of experience within the insurance industry preferred * Must have advanced MS Excel skill set with experience in creating pivot tables and presentations. * A demonstrated track record of consistently meeting and/or exceeding performance expectations * Possesses a bias for action and avoids workplace distractions * Drives performance targets to completion