Senior Accounting & Finance Development Program Associate

Role Overview

• Successfully complete 3-4 rotations (previous work experience prior to Unum may count as a rotation) as in various parts of the Finance organization and broader business units; outstanding work performance while in the assigned roles; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others; self-directed in completing high quality work within established timelines.
• Work locations may include Chattanooga TN, Portland ME, Columbia SC, and Worcester MA. It’s strongly encouraged that Associate’s experience rotations on two campuses.
• Demonstrate commitment to career development and growing financial acumen by pursuing and achieving a relevant Finance credential (CPA, CFA).
• Participate in regular monthly/quarterly financial cycle.
• Prepare meaningful and complex financial reports for designated area.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of analysis by applying knowledge, anticipating issues, and demonstrating ownership of assigned tasks or processes.
• Leverage the analysis to make business recommendations.
• Continuous assessment of established training and work processes to identify and drive effectiveness and efficiency improvements.
• Contributes to operating effectiveness through information sharing, suggested process improvements and effective implementation of change.
• Maintain a strong and specialized working knowledge in assigned tasks and analysis of Unum’s products, services and business processes including, his/her specific business area, the issues and technical skills required to support the area.
• Communicate issues identified, proactively recommend the most appropriate/effective resolutions and present effectively to management and officers
• Work on and/or lead special projects that require research and analysis.
• May involve partnering with other business areas to identify and resolve issues
• Serve as informal leader/mentor to more junior level peers.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or other equivalent relevant specialty with minimum GPA requirement 3.0
• Must be CPA eligible and have passed at least 1 part of the CPA or have passed Level 1 of the CFA exam
• 2 to 4+ years of accounting experience or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Proven intent to pursue and achieve relevant Finance credential (CPA, CFA)
• Ability to link understanding of business processes, business drivers, and changes to other areas and financial results and trends
• Strong understanding of the components of multiple financial statements and how they interact with one another
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and navigate change
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; adept at handling group dynamics
• Highly motivated individual that is able to take independent actions to solve business issues with limited direction from managers
• Ability to prioritize work while working on multiple projects keeping track of and meeting due dates
• Intermediate Excel Skills. Proficient in Word and PowerPoint
• General ledger systems and reporting tools experience preferred

Benefits

• Award-winning culture
• Inclusion and diversity as a priority
• Performance Based Incentive Plans
• Competitive benefits package that includes: 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