Lead Accountant

The typical starting salary range ($94,600 - $118,000) for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

This position will offer a hybrid work structure out of either our Boston or Portsmouth, NH office, 2 days in office, 3 days from home.

Responsible for the thorough execution of Corporate Regulatory Financial and Data Call reporting processes in a deadline focused environment. Uses increasing expertise to manage the accurate completion of the team's assignments while developing the capabilities of teammates. Communicates reporting and compliance concerns to a variety of audiences, both internally and to external Regulatory agencies, including making presentations to senior management. Leads increasingly complex and innovative efforts to continuously improve processes to ensure work is performed in the fastest, most efficient means possible.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the accurate, timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements of the Corporate Regulatory Financial and Data Call Team, including but not limited to, Financial and Data calls for all lines of business excluding Workers' Comp, and FAIR Plan reporting.
• Performs the most complex regulatory reporting activities using advanced technical knowledge.
• Reviews and approves work of other team members to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Researches complex regulatory reporting issues and develops processes to address them, communicating appropriately to senior management.
• Establishes, documents and performs internal control procedures to ensure accurate and timely regulatory reporting. Trains others on regulatory systems and manages key interfaces and interdependencies.
• May make recommendations for enhancements to regulatory systems and associated processes, and participate in or lead their implementation
• Continually assesses the business value and efficiency of the work performed, identifying and implementing improvements.
• Initiates and/or leads increasingly complex department projects and continuous improvement activities that may span beyond the scope of own team`s responsibilities.
• Cultivates an environment focused on development by assigning projects to build teammates` strengths and sharing knowledge through training or reviewing their work.

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions to achieve results.
• Communicates well with own team and across organizational boundaries to create alignment and ensure the successful completion of shared goals.
• Comfortable leading meetings and able to communicate issues and trends to senior management and other groups at the appropriate level of detail.
• Possesses a solid understanding of accounting principles.

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