Financial Reporting Analyst

Zenith Insurance Company (United States)

Financial Reporting Analyst managing complex accounting and financial analyses at Zenith. Preparing GAAP and IFRS financial statements while collaborating with cross-functional teams for operational efficiency.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeWoodland Hills • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $112,614 - $140,769 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform a variety of complex accounting, financial analyses and financial reporting functions.
Work independently, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of accounting and data analytics in area of responsibility.
Take ownership for quality results and exercise judgement to determine the best approach to achieve desired outcomes.
Think critically to anticipate and detect issues.
Identify, design, and drive system and process improvements.
Utilize strong analytical skills to solve complex accounting and data reporting problems.
Preparation of quarterly unaudited and annual audited U.S. GAAP financial statements and footnotes.
Preparation of NAIC statutory statements, MD&A, and required annual schedules.
Preparation of quarterly President’s Report (CEO/CFO Report), IFRS financial statements, and supplemental reporting for Fairfax.
Primary liaison with external auditors; management of audit requests.
Monitoring and implementing FASB updates, GAAP Codification and NAIC SSAPs changes, and emerging accounting standards.
Maintaining internal control support, process documentation, and audit evidence.
Drafting disclosures, supporting schedules, and cross‑statement tie‑outs.
Ensuring alignment across GAAP, STAT, and IFRS.
Responding to auditor inquiries and regulatory requests.
Managing audit committee materials preparation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training/experience in Accounting/Finance/Economics or related field required
7+ years relevant, progressively responsible accounting/financial analysis experience or 3+ years of public accounting experience required
CPA certificate or an MBA preferred
GAAP, IFRS or SEC experience preferred
Insurance industry experience strongly preferred.
Oracles EBS experience a plus.
Strong math and reading skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Adaptable to the changing needs of the department.
Willing to assume new responsibilities as they arise and replace old routines with improved methods of problem solving.
Ability to think creatively and effectively manage time (i.e., prioritize work and handle multiple assignments simultaneously).
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team.
Ability to communicate with customers at all levels about the company's policies.
Highly ethical standards (integrity and confidentiality).
Strong work ethic and flexibility to meet established/changing deadlines.
Proficient use of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Detail oriented, organized, analytical and thorough with a demonstrated ability to implement cost effective processes and controls.
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated strong ability to process, analyze and extrapolate complex data.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Education and Training Reimbursement
Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year
Vacation, 2 weeks/year
Sick Leave 10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial analysisfinancial reportingdata analyticsGAAPIFRSstatutory statementsaudit managementprocess improvementanalytical problem solving

Soft Skills

critical thinkingcommunicationadaptabilitytime managementteam collaborationintegritywork ethicdetail orientedorganizational skillscreativity

Certifications

CPAMBA