Manager, US L&H Finance

The Manager, US L&H Finance will be responsible for establishing best practices in the US L&H Finance team around internal controls. This includes documentation, risk and control identification, and evidencing effectiveness to internal and external Audit and Risk teams.

• For key financial processes :
  • Document process flows
  • Identify risks
  • Identify controls
• Assist Finance team with implementation and documentation of key controls, establishing a best practice
• Act as US L&H Finance representative to engage with Risk, Internal Audit and External Audit teams
• Execute control remediation efforts in collaboration with Operations, Actuarial and IT
• Assist VP US L&H Accounting Policy with ad hoc matters

This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of an expert team working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.  The role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders across finance and actuarial teams in the US but also with global teams across the SCOR Group.

This role will be responsible for the design and implementation of the control environment:

• Create and maintain process documentation, including the identification of risks and controls

• Ensure key controls are implemented and operating effectively

• Capture control evidence and share with management, internal auditors and external auditors as needed

• Develop a process to maintain and update documentation on a regular basis

The role will also have a clear focus on transformation and simplification:

• Review and enhance the process and recommend changes to reduce risk and/or increase efficiency through automation.

• Identify opportunities for simplification and propose solutions. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant work experience

• 5+ years’ experience with internal controls.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal, written and relationship building with ability to present insights to senior leadership

• Demonstrated ability to understand broader picture and impact of decisions.

• Demonstrated ability to understand complex models and analysis to deliver required results. 

• Well-organized and a self-directed individual who is a team player 

• Ability to build & maintain relationships with colleagues throughout the SCOR Group, within the US and globally.

• Proficiency in financial accounting and reporting, strong analytical and organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Best practices for internal controls for non-public US companies 

• Familiarity with accounting software such as SAP is desirable.

Relocation assistance within the U.S. is available for this position. 

Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Hybrid Work Policy: SCOR is committed to an "in office" culture where people can collaborate, exchange ideas, and establish stronger working relationships while still providing flexibility. 

To support employee work-life balance and increase opportunities for employees to excel every day, SCOR operates with a hybrid working arrangement. 

SCOR employees work 3 days per week in an office with the flexibility to work 2 days per week remotely.

Pay Range for roles performed in NC & KS: $99,000-$121,000 base salary per year. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, role and performance. 

The range listed is just one component of SCOR's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long term incentives. 

In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement saving plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying “The Art & Science of Risk,” SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.

Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies.

As an international company, our common culture is defined by “The SCOR Way.” Serving both to build momentum that drives the Group forward and as a compass to guide our actions and choices, The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values, reflecting the input of employees at all levels of the Group. We care about clients, people, and societies. We perform with integrity. We act with courage. We encourage open minds. And we thrive through collaboration.

SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.