Accounting Manager- Derivatives

Allstate Insurance is hiring Accounting Manager- Derivatives to work at our headquarters in Northbrook, IL.

As an Accounting Manager- Derivatives, you will report derivatives results to all levels of management, including senior investment leaders, the Controllers group, and other executives. Your job will also include reviewing and implementing accounting standards, and examining various reports, as well as other important roles.

We are searching for individuals with a thorough knowledge and passion for accounting. You must have excellent analytical skills, and the ability to present information effectively.

Working as an accounting manager- derivatives

Accounting manager-derivatives typically works with others in an office setting. As a accounting manager, your roles include heading up the team for GAAP, statutory and tax accounting, reporting and analysis information, and needs and deliverables. It will be your job to report the derivatives to various executives and leaders. You will also lead accounting operations, and manage the preparation, review, and examination of various reports.

Since the accounting manager is an important position that involves contact with many people, it is necessary for someone in this role to have excellent leadership skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively. A Masters degree, MBA, CPA, or CFA is preferred, as well as 3-5 years direct experience with derivative accounting.

More about Allstate

Originally founded in 1931 as a part of Sears, Allstate has since then grown into the largest publicly held personal lines insurer in the entire United States. Over the years, we have received numerous awards for our company’s strength, achievements, size, and commitment to diversity, including recognitions from both Forbes and Fortune magazines. With our 13 lines of insurance and offices all across the country, we offer something for everyone.

What is it like to work for Allstate?

Just like our customers, our employees are in good hands. We strive to provide a working environment that promotes diversity, balance, and innovating thinking. We believe that our employee’s happiness correlates to our customer’s satisfaction, and so for this reason we provide encouraging engagement, endless opportunities for professional and personal growth, and a thriving, motivating environment. Allstate is a team, not only committed to providing the highest-quality customer service, but is also dedicated to bettering the surrounding communities. With a job at Allstate, you can be a part of this team, and have the opportunity to better your life and the life of someone else.

Allstate Employee Benefits

To demonstrate our appreciation for our employees, we offer a number of generous benefits and support systems.

Allstate provides medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, as well as a retirement plan and profit sharing fund with 401(k) options. We offer dependent day care spending account, a health care flexible spending account, and childcare discounts. Because of our dedication to education, we provide tuition reimbursement, in-house education, and our very own “The Good Hands People” Program.