Finance Leadership Rotations

Job Description

Finance Leadership Rotational Program Associate | National Life Group

The Tone:
This is an early career, full-time hybrid role at National Life Group, located in Montpelier, VT. National Life Group, established in 1848, provides financial stability through insurance and annuities policies, aiming to offer peace of mind to families. The company also supports communities through charitable grants, paid volunteer time, environmentally sustainable workplaces, and events promoting nonprofits. This Finance Leadership Rotational Program is crucial for developing future financial leaders, equipping them with capabilities, exposure, and continuous mentorship across various finance and accounting functions to accelerate their careers and make a lasting impact within the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid – Montpelier, VT
• Pay: $59625–$87450 yearly
• Mission: Provide you with the capabilities, exposure, and development needed to accelerate your career and make a lasting impact across the organization.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Learn about GAAP and Statutory financial statements, participate in the financial close, and communicate results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Corporate Accounting: Work closely with the team on recording direct expenses, including accounts payable, expense accruals, allocations, and cash account reconciliations, gaining exposure to finance IT systems.
• Internal Audit: Gain a foundational understanding of the Audit process, including risk assessment, internal control identification, and testing techniques across all levels and functions.
• Treasury: Learn cash inflow/outflow management, assist with banking solutions, and forecast investable cash to optimize daily cash management, liquidity, and debt obligations.
• Reinsurance: Assist with the administration of reinsured policies for all lines of business, interacting regularly with reinsurers, underwriters, and claims examiners to ensure efficient and accurate financial reporting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree; this is an early career program designed for individuals who aspire to lead.
• Experience: Demonstrated leadership abilities; open to individuals seeking hands-on development in finance and accounting, with rotations providing qualifying experience and supervision for professional designations like CPA, CIA, or CMA.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, creative problem solving, strong analytical reasoning, strong interpersonal skills, high motivation, self-direction, strategic thinking, and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Math, Economics, or Business is preferred.