Job Description

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Financial Reporting Analyst II to join our centralized accounting and financial reporting team in Newport Beach, CA.

As a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst II, you’ll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by supporting accounting and financial reporting over the Institutional and Workforce Benefits divisional products . You will fill an existing role that sits in a team of insurance accounting subject matter experts within the Enterprise Accounting and Reporting group. Your colleagues will include accounting, finance, enterprise systems, and actuarial professionals.

How you’ll help move us forward:

• Execution of quarterly accounting and reporting tasks, including processing and review and approval of journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis of results to ensure completeness and accuracy of account balances.

• Preparation and review of various financial reporting requirements, including quarterly and annual GAAP and statutory financial statements, compliance requests, and internal management requests.

• Coordinate with subject matter experts and business partners in actuarial, accounting, reporting, tax, financial planning & analysis, and technology teams.

• Validate impacts of specific business events are accurately represented in our accounting results.

• Understand and communicate key drivers of financial results to key stakeholders throughout financial close process through preparation of fluctuation analysis of quarterly results, including presentation of results to management and utilization of tools and technology to generate data visualizations and data driven insights.

• Support finance transformation initiatives including automation of existing manual processes, business process redesign and acceleration of the accounting close process.

• May lead functional teams or projects.

• Understand and apply accounting and financial reporting principles, insurance knowledge, and general business acumen.

• Proactively learn relevant systems, products, and business models.

• Proactively engage in knowledge sharing and peer training.

The experience you bring:

• 8+ years of experience in relevant field.

• 4-year accounting degree or equivalent experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities under tight time frames.

• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently in deadline-driven environment.

• Strong accountability, customer focus, collaboration, and a team player.

• Comfortable with collaborating with all different levels of management.

• A desire to mentor colleagues with less experience.

What makes you stand out:

• Insurance industry experience

• Experience or certification with PeopleSoft, Oracle, Appian, Essbase, WDesk or ARCs

• CPA candidacy or licensure

• Public accounting experience

You can be who you are.

People come first here. We’re committed to an inclusive workforce. Learn more about how we create a welcoming work environment at What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1  

 

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

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