Purpose of Job
We are seeking a talented Financial Analyst Lead for our Charlotte, NC or San Antonio, TX facility.
This position does not have the option of working fully remote.
USAA values a culture that is highly collaborative, and we have found that a hybrid work type helps employees gain the best of both worlds - collaborating in-person in the office and working from home. The actual onsite days are settled between each employee and the employee's manager. Candidates are expected to live a commutable distance from one of our offices in Charlotte, NC or San Antonio, TX.
The candidate selected will have the opportunity to work closely with our Claims, Loss Reserving, and Analytics teams to help further analytic efforts around tying costs to claims performance. They will actively work with various stakeholders in quantifying Claims benefits through a multitude of strategic initiatives and advance our reporting capabilities around Claims financial performance. This role will serve as the trusted finance counsel to the Claims General Manager.
Job Requirements
About USAA
USAA knows what it means to serve. We facilitate the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. This singular mission requires a dedication to innovative thinking at every level.
Tasks:
Identifies and manages existing and emerging risks that stem from business activities and the job role.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled.
Follows written risk and compliance policies, standards, and procedures for business activities.
Leads, develops, and motivates the team to provide advanced analytics and insights around key business drivers.
Anticipates opportunities to tackle the most complex and / or unique business problems, providing proactive financial solutions with holistic and forward-looking perspectives to enable better decision making by senior management.
Consistently interacts with senior management becoming their trusted advisor on all financial issues.
Makes recommendations to solve short-term, as well as strategic financial business problems.
Teaches and mentors others about complex financial processes, business drivers and systems ensuring information sharing and knowledge transfer.
Reviews analysts work and assists management in assigning tasks and managing workflow.
Leads initiatives to develop an integrated enterprise planning process from multiple companies and/or staff agency processes and technologies.
Directs analyses and guides the development, enhancement, and implementation of critical processes, programs, and technologies.
Anticipates opportunities and potential solutions, leads cross-functional teams through the problem resolution process, and advises senior management on issues.
Acquires and applies expert knowledge of the business, its products and processes.
Performs complex and often unique work assignments and problem resolution across multiple systems, functions, or processes.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics; OR a related field 4 additional years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
8 years financial/accounting analysis experience to include 2 years leading strategic financial/accounting opportunities. OR Advanced degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, progress towards a CPA or CFA designation, and 6 years of financial / accounting analysis experience to include 1 year leading strategic financial/accounting opportunities.
Subject-matter-expert knowledge of data analysis and relevant technical accounting/finance acumen required.
Subject-matter-expert level of business acumen in the areas of the financial services operations, finance/accounting industry practices and emerging trends required.
Experience communicating complex financial/accounting topics to a variety of audiences.
Experience using financial/accounting technologies and proposing recommendations for improvements.
Experience using Microsoft Office Excel for significant financial data analysis and reporting.
Experience in the application and adherence to financial regulations and compliance.
Experience producing financial reports and providing recommendations based on data.
Working knowledge of GAAP.
Preferred Experience:
P&C Claims and Finance experience is a plus
Excel & Powerpoint skills mandatory
Experience leading key initiatives for the Claims or Finance teams
Ability to communicate effortlessly with senior leadership
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Compensation:
USAA has an effective method for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market position. The salary range for this skill is: $97,200 - $175,000*
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
Geographical Differential: Geographic pay differential is additional pay provided to eligible employees working in locations where market pay levels are above the national average.
Shift premium: will be addressed on an individual-basis for applicable roles that are consistently scheduled for non-core hours.
Benefits:
At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holi
days plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
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Relocation assistance is Not Available for this position.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
USAA is an EEO/AA Employer - applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
