Job Description:

Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile, and diverse new talent to ensure we continue to innovate and strengthen relationships with our policyholders. That's why we're actively seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst II to join our team to support our Reinsurance Financial Reporting function.

If you're an experienced professional in the financial services industry with a strong technical grasp of insurance and reinsurance, you're a great fit for this role. Technical capabilities aside, if you're a mission-driven self-starter who's comfortable with ambiguity, and who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative culture, you're a perfect fit for Pacific Life. This role is based in our Newport Beach, CA office (with a hybrid work schedule). However, we will consider 100% remote for the right candidate.

How you will make an impact:

• Support the Reinsurance accounting and financial reporting function to fulfill our monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables and controls
• Develop and provide concise, relevant, meaningful reporting and analysis to facilitate management's review of the financial results
• Communicate issues and the business impact to management
• As a Reinsurance subject matter expert, contribute interpretation, advice, and perspective especially on highly technical subject matters

• Prepare monthly and quarterly data validations and analysis to generate required journal entries to support both our Statutory and GAAP ledgers
• Responsible for end-to-end processes and calculations that support our Reinsurance financial results
• Prepare reporting deliverables to support annual regulatory filings, reinsurance settlements, and other Company initiatives
• Perform review of financial results to evaluate reasonableness in the context of current business events and trends
• Support relationships with internal and external customers, owning communication channels and fulfill requests
• Collaborate with other departments and supporting external parties to resolve issues and develop long-term solutions
• Execution and updating of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) flowcharts and documentation for the department
• Leading or participating in department or divisional projects as required
• Providing audit support to internal and external auditors
• Creating and reviewing process documentation and pursuing and performing process improvements for areas of responsibility
• Understand, learn, and apply accounting and financial reporting principles, insurance and reinsurance knowledge, and general business acumen
• Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve services and solve long-term problems
• Independently tackle complex problems, applying ingenuity and creativity to develop solutions
• Actively seek out and increases knowledge of systems, products, and the business
• Proactively engage in knowledge sharing and peer training

The experience you will bring:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.
• 5-8 years of experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Insurance, and/or Reinsurance
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities under tight time frames
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work well in deadline-driven environment
• Strong accountability, customer focus, collaboration, and a team player
• Comfortable with collaborating with all different levels of management

What will make you stand out:

• CPA candidacy or licensure
• Experience or certification with PeopleSoft, Oracle Analytics, Workiva, Essbase, Alteryx, Tableau, Profisee, SQL, or Snowflake

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You belong at Pacific Life
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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.