Financial Reporting Manager

Unum UK

Manager of Financial Reporting at Unum overseeing complex accounting activities and financial reporting standards compliance. Leading teams through detailed financial analysis and ensuring adherence to regulations.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeChattanooga • South Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,500 - $142,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for complex preparation, analysis, and reporting of financial transactions in accordance with accounting standards, including US GAAP and Statutory standards
Act as consultant providing financial support to business areas regarding accounting/tax implications of related business decisions
Review existing accounting, financial reporting and administrative processes and procedures in an effort to streamline activities to increase productivity
Research the impact to financial statements of potential changes to accounting rules proposed by accounting standards setters
Lead and/or participate in business initiatives and projects
Develop, implement, and communicate to management and senior management on various business topics including new accounting standards, financial impacts of business strategies, and process automation initiatives
Liaise and coordinate with internal and external auditors
Manage correspondence with government agencies
Manage relationships with external partners such as accounting consultants, state regulators, and advocacy groups for insurance companies
May actively participate in the hiring, development, performance, and compensation decisions affecting assigned staff
Seek out and maintain cooperative, productive cross-functional partnerships throughout the global enterprise
Work with external advisors on a broad range of projects, including mergers and acquisitions, compliance and reporting filings, and capital planning opportunities
Direct maintenance of various systems and data assets that support the specific financial area(s) of responsibility
Model positive change management, leading individuals and teams through new operating models and methodologies, creating opportunities for discussion and deliberation
Direct resources and drive results to provide value-adding insights
Take ownership for the outcome of their team’s work as well as their own efforts
Provide coaching and mentoring to assist individuals in achieving their full potential
Build bench strength and core competencies for the organization
Maintain a strong, specialized working knowledge of Unum’s products, services and business processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
CPA required
5+ years of accounting experience or equivalent relevant work experience preferred
Demonstrates extensive knowledge and/or a proven record of success in financial accounting, managerial accounting, taxation, and financial reporting systems including generally accepted accounting principles and current accounting policies and procedures
Strong understanding of the components of multiple financial statements and how they interact with one another
Experience navigating change in a positive manner
Exhibits outstanding customer service skills
Actively expands professional network across various functional areas
Highly motivated individual able to take independent actions to solve problems/issues with limited involvement from manager
Manages multiple projects simultaneously with minimal guidance from manager
Ability to work collaboratively across teams to maximize performance, problem solving and results
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Adept at handling group dynamics
Intermediate to advanced Excel Skills
Experience in Workiva and/or Gain Compliance a plus.
General ledger systems and reporting tools experience preferred.
Proficient in Word and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Vision, Dental
Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial accountingmanagerial accountingtaxationfinancial reportingUS GAAPaccounting standardsExcelgeneral ledger systemsreporting toolsprocess automation

Soft Skills

customer serviceproblem solvingcollaborationcommunicationnegotiationchange managementcoachingmentoringleadershipcross-functional partnership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeCPA