Finance Control Analyst (Senior or Expert Level)

Zurich North America is hiring an Finance Control Analyst Senior or Expert to join our team! We are open to hiring talent in our Schaumburg HQ location.

Leader in within the Financial Controls Group which is responsible for the maintenance of the first of defense for ZNA Finance. As part of the first line of defense, the role is responsible for the establishing and maintaining Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR). Key activities include identifying and documenting key risks and control activities for a process using flowcharts or narratives, including hand-offs to upstream and downstream processes. Individual will be responsible for assessing control activities to ensure that control objectives are addressed, and underlying risks are mitigated.  When ICFR issues are identified, the team will ensure that underlying issue is properly documented, an appropriate action plan is created and timely remediation of control issue.

Basic Qualifications:
 

Finance Control Analyst Senior: 

• Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance and 6 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
  AND
• Experience using accounting principles
• General ledger or transactional experience
• Experience with General Ledger, software, financial reporting systems, Business Objects and financial query tools

OR

Finance Control Analyst Expert:

• Bachelors Degree and 7 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 9 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 7 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area
  AND
• Knowledge and experience using accounting principles
• General ledger and transactional experience
• Experience with General Ledger, software, financial reporting systems, Business Objects and financial query tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Insurance industry experience
• Internal audit or financial governance experience
• Project management experience
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• CPA, CIA or CPCU

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The combined salary range for this position is $80,100.00 - $199,600.00. The proposed salary range for the Finance Control Analyst Senior is $80,100.00 - $131,200.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%. For the Finance Control Analyst Expert is $121,800.00 - $199,600.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet 

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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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