Senior Life & Annuity Product Accountant
Securian Financial· enterprise· Financial Services· Oct 13, 2026 · 15d agoReposted 14 days ago
Minnesota Remote
Hybrid
Full-time
Senior
$92K–$170K
7+ years exp
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Job description
Overview:
Bring your accounting expertise to a role that directly supports the growth of Securian’s Individual Life and Individual Annuity businesses. As a Senior Consultant, you’ll solve complex accounting challenges, establish accounting solutions, and help shape reporting and governance capabilities for sophisticated products, transactions, and legal entities.
You’ll partner across finance, actuarial, risk, audit, technology, and business teams while working across statutory, GAAP, and Bermuda economic accounting frameworks. This is an opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with strategic influence, helping strengthen financial reporting, improve processes and controls, and provide insights that support key business decisions.
*We are open to considering both local and remote talent for this opportunity. If you live within a commutable distance of our St. Paul Home Office, this position follows a hybrid work schedule. If you live outside of a commutable distance, you may be eligible to work as a virtual employee.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Serve as the primary accounting expert for assigned life, annuity, and affiliated reinsurance products and transactions.
Lead the interpretation and application of statutory, GAAP, and Bermuda accounting requirements.
Manage the preparation, review, and delivery of financial reporting across multiple legal entities and accounting bases.
Establish and implement accounting policies and reporting practices for new products, transactions, and reinsurance structures.
Provide technical direction to accountants, actuaries, and other contributors.
Financial Analysis and Business Partnership
Independently analyze and interpret financial results for senior leadership.
Serve as a trusted advisor on profitability, capital efficiency, accounting, financial forecasting and reporting implications.
Translate complex financial information into actionable insights and recommendations.
Partner across the organization to solve complex reporting issues and influence business decisions.
Lead projects with significant financial reporting or business impact.
Systems, Controls and Process Leadership
Lead the development and improvement of financial reporting processes, controls, and governance.
Define and approve accounting requirements for system feeds, reporting solutions, and new transactions.
Direct testing and implementation of accounting and financial-system changes.
Improve the efficiency, scalability, accuracy, and control of reporting processes.
Audit, Regulatory and Technical Leadership
Support audits, regulatory reviews, and communications with auditors, examiners, and rating agencies.
Maintain strong documentation, controls, and accounting governance practices.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and effectiveness.
Participate in strategic projects and initiatives related to Securian Re, including future deals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Mathematics, or a related field.
7 years experience in reinsurance and/or product, insurance, financial reporting accounting.
Strong knowledge of statutory and GAAP accounting and reporting requirements.
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex accounting issues independently.
Experience leading projects and influencing outcomes without direct authority.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA or equivalent professional certification.
Familiarity with Bermuda accounting and reporting.
Experience implementing new products, legal entities, accounting processes, or reporting solutions.
Experience with SAP or another enterprise general-ledger platform.
*We are open to considering candidates at either the P3 (Financial Reporting Consultant) or P4 (Financial Reporting Sr. Consultant) level for this opportunity. Please connect with the recruiter during the interview process to discuss which level may be the best fit based on your experience and qualifications.*
#LI-Remote
Securian Financial believes that meaningful in-person collaboration is an important part of our culture. Our hybrid work model gives associates the flexibility to work both remotely and in the office while fostering connection, learning, and innovation. Associates who live within a 90-minute commute of our Home Office in St. Paul, Minnesota spend 3 or more days each week working from the office.
The salary range listed below reflects the P4 (Financial Reporting Sr. Consultant) level. If hired at the P3 (Financial Reporting Consultant) level, the estimated base salary range for this job is $73,700 to $136,800.
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Cash Flow Management, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Forecasting, Problem Solving, Statement Analysis
The estimated base pay range for this job is:
$91,700.00 - $169,600.00
Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
Paid time off:
We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
Environmental Health & Sustainability
Mental Wellness and Disability
Pride at Securian Financial
Securian Young Professionals Network
Securian Multicultural Network
Securian Women and Allies Network
Servicemember Associate Resource Group
For more information regarding Securian’s benefits, please review our Benefits page .
This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.
Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).
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