Data Warehouse Analyst/ETL Developer

Data Warehouse Analyst/ETL Developer

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a major Financial Services company - who with their affiliated companies, can quickly customize, creatively market and efficiently mange innovative financial protection programs, from credit insurance and payment protection to service contracts and warranties – a Data Warehouse Analyst/ETL Developer for their Corporate offices located in Jacksonville, FL.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Work with multiple departments to design, develop, and maintain reporting environment using ETL and Oracle BI tools
•Interact with the user community to gather and document business requirements, conduct process analysis, and draft conceptual design
•Design and maintain the infrastructure including ETL processing, metadata maintenance, and data validation
•Work with users and other executive members on a routine basis to troubleshoot reported problems pertaining to the reports and the reporting database environment
•Identify the cause, design or develop an approach for resolution
•Upon approval, implement the correction to meet user specific needs
•Assist with training users on tools, and in the use of the tools
•Design, code, test and install complex reports/queries based on technical specifications
•Provide user assistance and direction for ad hoc data reporting. Plan, design (data mapping), and create reports and cubes for business users

Education/Experience Requirements:

•Bachelor's degree
•3+ years of systems design, analysis, and programming experience in a combination of: 2+ years experience with relational databases AND 2+ years experience with BI tools (Oracle OBIEE) and OLAP development
•Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Specialized Knowledge/Beneficial Skills and Experience:

•Experience with Oracle EPM product
•Rodan ETL experience
•Working Knowledge of Star, Snowflake, and ERD modeling
•Erwin, Java, iSeries DB2 all a plus

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Senior Accountant - External Reporting

Senior Accountant – External Reporting

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a major Financial Services company - who with their affiliated companies, can quickly customize, creatively market and efficiently mange innovative financial protection programs, from credit insurance and payment protection to service contracts and warranties – seeking a Sr. Accountant for their Corporate offices located in Jacksonville, FL.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Document management of the SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K) during the quarterly drafting phase. This includes processing of management, auditor and legal comments, maintaining blackline versions and distribution to reviewers as well as the coordination of the Edgarization process.

•Coordination of support documentation for SEC filings. This includes maintenance of the support matrix, advance communication of requirements to source individuals, and ensuring support is received timely and is accurate. Also included is the responsibility to provide final support to the auditors and to reference the document to the underlying support through the revision process.

•Ensure the controls surrounding the process which have been identified for SOX purposes are followed and documented for each cycle

•Research SEC regulatory guidance such as Regs S-X, S-K, G, FD and the 1933 and 1934 Securities Acts as new disclosures are required

•GAAP research related to financial statement disclosures

•Maintenance of SOX procedures throughout the year

•Setup and maintenance of white paper library

Education/Experience Requirements:
•Bachelor's degree required (Accounting or Finance Preferred) • CPA or CPA Candidate with 5+ years of experience with SEC exposure

•Industry experience performing SEC reporting is a plus

•Apply knowledge of financial statements and generally accepted accounting principles to prepare, reconcile, and analyze financial statements (e.g., earnings statements, balance sheets, statements of cash flows, supporting footnotes, etc.)

•Ability to provide guidance regarding the information contained in financial statements and supporting accounting ledgers and journals

•Apply knowledge of applicable regulatory rules (e.g., Security and Exchange Commission, Financial Accounting Standards Board, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Bureau of Census, etc.) for external reporting

•Maintains company book of accounts by preparing, collecting, and analyzing accounting data to communicate financial information to company organizations and external customers

•Ensure compliance with government laws and regulations, policies, and professional standards

•Identify and resolve complex financial issues

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Associate General Counsel

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a major Financial Services company - who with their affiliated companies, can quickly customize, creatively market and efficiently mange innovative financial protection programs, from credit insurance and payment protection to service contracts and warranties – an Associate General Counsel for their Corporate offices located in Jacksonville, FL.

The associate general counsel provides a wide range of legal services and advice to the Company and Senior Officers. The incumbent works closely with general counsel, senior management, outside legal counsel and employees at all levels. Candidates should possess strong leadership, analytical, verbal and written communication skills. A juris doctorate (JD) four to seven years of experience is required. The incumbent should possess demonstrated experience with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, SEC reporting and corporate governance. In addition to a securities law background, the incumbent should also possess experience in transactions, intellectual property and contracts. Experience within the financial services or insurance industries is desired.

Incumbent assists in protecting an organization’s legal interest and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law. Responsible for identifying and analyzing legal issues, drafting key documents, presenting clear recommendations, and assuring legal compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Reviewing and preparing SEC reporting and advising on requirements.

· Overseeing corporate governance issues.

· Prepare, review and negotiate contracts.

· Keep informed of industry-specific regulations and ensure that appropriate risk

· management and regulatory compliance controls are in place for business operations. Provide legal support to business units and corporate departments, such as Finance, IT and HR.

· Advocate and protect the company’s legal interest and maintain its operations within the scope established by law and regulatory requirements.

· Respond to legal issues and counsel management on the legal aspects of business development activities, and on operational legal issues.

· Serve as a legal resource for all levels within the Company or assigned business segments, including working with customer service department on client concerns regarding legal issues for the Company.

· Support General Counsel with acquisition and strategic alliance related activities with an emphasis on due diligence, reviewing and preparing transaction document and assisting and participating in negotiations.

· Support General Counsel with Legal/Administrative oversight of intellectual property, and in areas of employment law and commercial litigation as needed.

Education/Experience Requirements

· Juris Doctorate (JD) required.

· 4-7 years legal experience in a law firm or an in-house corporate environment.

Specialized Knowledge/Beneficial Skills and Experience:

· Knowledge of legal principles and practices, including SEC reporting and compliance, contract, employment, regulatory and business law and procedures; methods, procedures and practices used in the conduct of civil litigation.

· Excellent contract drafting and negotiating skills, and issue identification and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent judgment and initiative in selecting the most effective solutions.

· Business-oriented approach to problem-solving, tempered by an appreciation for legal complexity and risk.

· Must be detail-oriented and resourceful with excellent follow-through skills.

· Ability to work under pressure and prioritize and manage workload, managing simultaneous tasks, and meet deadlines within a changing fast-paced environment.

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Producer

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a leading national managing general agent and surplus lines broker offering creative solutions, exceptional service, quality carriers, and a full range of products designed for hard-to-place risks. They have underwriting authority for some of the best known and financially stable companies in the surplus lines business for high risk insurance. They represent carriers that specialize in Complex Casualty, Construction, Environmental/Pollution, Energy, Complex Property, Transportation, and Professional Liability.

They are seeking Casualty broker in Dallas and Chicago.

Experience in putting together difficult/risky deals for wholesale markets. Commission draw guaranteed 1st two years.

Primary Functions:
• Represent company services in a positive and professional manner to ensure continue sales and company growth by developing positive business relationships with agents and brokers.
• Locate the most suitable market and acquire quoted rates according to agent requests
• Provide information on carrier administrative procedures and product availability, as well as in the selection of appropriate products

Responsibilities:
• Recruit new accounts and business
• Quote and place business in appropriate markets (binding authority or brokerage)
• Identify and analyze client exposures and assist in the design of appropriate risk products
• Develop and maintain effective agent and company relationships
• Negotiate with companies and agents to address all coverage needs
• Round out coverage on all accounts
• Develop increasing knowledge of markets and products to provide optimal service
• Meet and or exceed annual growth requirements
• Fulfill marketing and sales goals
• Manage, education and delegate to support staff
• Any and all tasks which further the goals and success of the company

Qualifications:
• Ability to retain accounts and ability to qualify agents
• Strong presentation and negotiating skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Hold Property & Casualty license in home state
• Knowledge of insurance company products and usages
• Adequate knowledge of rating procedures, coverage’s, and industry operations to effectively manage, maintain, and write assigned client and prospect lists
• Extensive knowledge of designated insurance markets and reference to those markets
• Knowledge of insurance rating and underwriting procedures
• Ability to generate new business sales, retain existing business, and to close sales in insurance

Experience:
• College degree or industry equivalent
• Professional designation a plus
• Minimum of 5 years exposure to brokerage markets

Salary:
• Negotiated Commission program

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com

Reinsurance Supervisor

Reinsurance Supervisor

Accounting Department

S. Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is under contract with a major Financial Services company - who with their affiliated companies, can quickly customize, creatively market and efficiently mange innovative financial protection programs, from credit insurance and payment protection to service contracts and warranties – a Reinsurance Supervisor for their Corporate offices located in Jacksonville, FL.

Key experience required for the position: technically strong in reinsurance; strong accounting skills; CPA with Public Firm experience a plus; an energetic individual with excellent managerial skills, outstanding work ethic and desire to advance their career. Credit experience not an issue but 7-10 years in the insurance industry is a must. This position reports to the Executive VP/CFO and had 4 direct reports. Upward mobility exists at the corporate offices or in the field at 5 Divisions. Some relocation provided.

Company provides proactive family values and activities, including personal trainers, weekly fruit deliveries, on-site nurse, and annual picnic at Universal. 65% of heal benefits company paid.

Ideal candidates should come from industries like: Aeon; Ace Group; Central State Insurance; American Bankers; American National; etc.

SUMMARY
This position exists to ensure the full completion of all accounting responsibilities for reinsurance arrangements, including the establishment of proper controls to ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual work requirements. Various other responsibilities exist to provide leadership in working with other accounting departments and areas of the company on related duties. Proactive assistance is critical with Financial Reporting, Budgeting, and Cash Accounting departments, as well as with the Marketing department for new and prospective clients.

Reinsurance Standard Duties

• Directly accountable for managing the completion of all stand alone reinsurance company monthly work requirements, including the preparation of ceding statements and the related general ledger reconciliations, cash settlement, and client needs.
• Directly responsible for monitoring reinsurance trust accounts and letters of credit to ensure all related statutory companies receive proper reserve credit.
• Directly accountable for ensuring completion of corporate accounting duties for CRC Reassurance Company and all related needs of common & preferred shareholders, which includes ceding statement preparation, cash flow analysis, preferred shareholder financial statements, and corporate closing entries.
• Responsible for ensuring all financial reporting, tax and licensing requirements of corporate reinsurance clients are completed on an accurate and timely basis, including both internal and externally outsourced work.
• Directly responsible for the implementation of new reinsurance clients, including but not limited to constructing reinsurance proformas and supporting analysis needed to file with Application & Business Plan when forming offshore reinsurance companies, setup of system reinsurance tables, drawing up reinsurance & custodial agreements, establishment of trusts/LOC’s to fund reserves, and coordination of all offshore regulatory requirements.
• Directly responsible for ensuring all corporate reinsurance premiums and claims are properly accounted for and the related fees, taxes, allowances, and reserves are calculated correctly.
• Responsible for ensuring that all corporate financing and surplus relief reinsurance are correctly calculated, reconciled to the general ledger and cash settled, including experience refund calculations.
• Responsible for the production of loss development and lag analysis data for Protective Life, Lyndon Property, Lyndon South, & Insurance Company of the South, including the coordination of data for actuarial needs.
• Directly accountable for managing all year-end accounting needs for corporate reinsurance clients and selected corporate financial reporting needs.
• Directly responsible for the quarterly and annual preparation of Schedule S and Schedule F for all of Life of the South’s statutory companies.
• Directly responsible for ensuring accurate excess reinsurance accounting, including the payment of reinsured premium and the proper recovery of claims.

Other Duties

• Assist where needed in the annual budgeting process for our corporate companies with specific emphasis on helping to develop accurate historical information and reinsurance commission forecasts.
• Complete quarterly “Recon Books” to provide sufficient backup and reconciliations for our corporate general ledgers associated with all reinsurance and commission arrangements.
• Assist on other assigned special projects as needed.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

• Be a self starter and show ability to meet deadlines and goals in a limited time frame.
• Ability to effectively deal with outside company departments.
• Ability to work independently and make effective decisions to complete work assignments.
• Ability to work with, train and motivate subordinates, as well as associates in other areas in required work assignments.
• Exhibit proper leadership skills necessary to complete assigned work and initiate proactive action for new work requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Four year college degree in Accounting or Finance, preferably Masters degree or CPA.
• Advanced knowledge of insurance accounting and reinsurance, preferably credit insurance & related products.
• Knowledge of offshore reinsurance company formation and administration.
• Knowledge and understanding of agent compensation programs such as retrospective/experience rated commission arrangements.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• High degree of tact and good judgment, especially with corporate clients and marketing personnel.
• Advanced mathematical, software, and problem solving skills.
  
  

Please submit your resume to: sjoakman@gmail.com