Location(s) Chicago, Illinois **Details** Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. The Director, Operational Controller will drive Accounting and Finance department’s maximization of process efficiency, automation of manual processes, and improved speed-to-delivery though the leadership over critical accounting and finance initiatives. **Main responsibilities:** + Provide leadership for critical accounting and financial initiatives, with accountability for end-to-end outcomes, quality standards, risk mitigation, and delivery timelines across the accounting organization. + Identify, assess, and resolve complex accounting operation, system and controllership matters balancing technical requirements, business objectives and risk considerations. Escalate to executive leadership only when strategic alignment or material risk decisions are required. + Serve as a key leader accountable for the Accounting Data Flows initiative, alignment of accounting strategy, controls, governance framework and execution across multiple stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant implementation and appropriate adoption of policies and procedures. + Own strategic vendor governance for outsourced accounting operations, including vendor selection, performance management, service-level oversight, risk and control assessment, cost optimization and continuous improvement. + Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to senior leaders across Corporate, P&C, and Life, providing expert accounting guidance, resolving complex cross-entity issues, and influencing decisions with material enterprise financial impact. + Build strong partnerships across the organization by communicating complex accounting and operational topics in a clear, tailored manner appropriate to varied audiences, roles, and levels of expertise. + Lead the continuous evolution of accounting policies, procedures, and operating models to support regulatory compliance, overall effectiveness, audit readiness, and long-term business strategy. Responsible for the effective implementation of changes to accounting policy and procedure throughout the company. **Skill requirements:** + BA/BS degree in Accounting + At least 8 years of accounting/auditing experience (public and/or private) + Experience with Workday Financials and Blackline are strong pluses + Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid schedule The range for this position is Hiring Range $129,500 to $215,700. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.) Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. \#LI-Hybrid **Kemper at a Glance** The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $12 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.6 million policies, is represented by approximately 24,200 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,500 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers. *Alliance United Insurance Company is not rated. _We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V_ **Our employees enjoy great benefits:** • Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month. • Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans. • Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs. • Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs. • Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress. • Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.