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AVP, Accounting and Finance Services

Employer
Assurant
Location
Miami, Florida
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Jun 24, 2019

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Category
Financial Services, Accounting
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Assurant has an exciting opportunity for an AVP, Accounting and Finance Services!


This job is responsible for day to day management of one of the companys Accounting and Finance Services (AFS) core cash disbursement activities. This role oversees all the domestic enterprises SG&A and supplier/vendor invoice processing and payments, Accounts Payables, T&E reimbursement administration, and Unclaimed Property processes. Key priorities for this role will include driving standardization and enhancements and cash flow optimization that translates into meaningful enterprise expense savings. Additionally, this role will provide all governance and ensure service level compliance. This position will work alongside internal leadership to drive transformation, cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, and promote ongoing learning and engagement in a fast-paced Finance & Accounting Shared Services environment.


Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop staff in an internal virtual team environment and oversee the operational work activities performed by 3rd party offshore providers

  • Gather, analyze data, identify anomalies and ensure relevant resolution for vendor payment issues

  • Leader and/or technical expert in areas of responsibilities and can ensure requirements are understood and met at all times

  • Responsible for the development and maintenance of effective workflow of the end to end payment processes. This includes ensuring appropriate documentation and performance/customer services standards are understood and adhered to by the AFS and Assurant staff

  • Formulates policies for areas of responsibilities and secures appropriate approvals. Develops and administers procedures necessary to implement approved policies and provides the overall direction necessary to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective processes

  • Understands, promotes and documents an environment of effective controls within the department. Ensures all team members understand company and regulatory requirements (i.e. SOX, record retention, audit, data privacy, etc.) and are continually verifying all their actions and processes to support Assurants values

  • Responsible for management, maintenance, and deployment of related technology tools and software utilized to support the department functions

  • Develops and administers an operating budget for attainment of agreed upon goals in accordance with approved plans

  • Maintain and enhance operational AFS metrics & related reporting

  • Assist in developing and implementing strategy initiatives

  • Accountable for the overall management of a cost center budget and expense allocation activities
  • Position will involve remote management including 12 AFS OPS team and 3 direct reports.


Qualifications

  • 15 years of working experience in Accounting or Finance

  • Experience working within US GAAP reporting environment required

  • Advanced spreadsheet skills required

  • Internal control knowledge and experience with Audit and SOX

  • Experience with ERP essential

  • Previous management experience essential

Education

  • BA or BS in accounting or finance



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Company

At Assurant, we protect, connect and support major consumer purchases ... like homes, cars, appliances, and phones ... in partnership with industry-leading brands.

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We help our clients connect and protect over 300 million consumers around the world.

We have 125 years of experience, 14,000 employees and operate in 21 countries.

Our unwavering purpose

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Our uncompromising values

Common sense, common decency, uncommon thinking and uncommon results guide the way we support our customers and work with each other. guide the way we support our customers and work with one another.

COMMON SENSE

We seek simple, straightforward solutions that keep life running smoothly for the clients and consumers we serve.

COMMON DECENCY

We act with integrity. We treat others with respect, courtesy, and kindness. We’re honest, transparent and committed to doing the right thing.

UNCOMMON THINKING

We're never satisfied with the status quo. We seek diverse perspectives and thrive on challenge. We believe there's always a way to build upon our successes.

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