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Finance Manager, Corporate Finance

Kin Insurance

Kin Insurance

Accounting & Finance
Remote
Posted on Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Kin is on a mission to change home insurance from what it is to what it should be. Whether we’re leveraging data to create customizable coverage or providing claims service that goes above and beyond expectations, our members are at the heart of everything we do. In the face of ever-growing climate risk, they deserve an insurance company that cares about them. We aim to stick with our members through thick and thin.

We use efficient technology that lets homeowners buy directly from us to keep costs down. This is the essence of Kin. Our approach has fostered amazing growth, attracted marquee investors, and earned us accolades, including being named to:

  • Built In Chicago's Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2024).

  • Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2021- 2023).

  • Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies.

  • Forbes’ Fintech 50.

Simply put, our people are what make us great – we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

So, what’s the role?

The Finance Manager is a high-visibility position on the Corporate Finance team focused on the reporting, planning and analyzing financial results. You will help produce insights and recommendations for leadership, support the development of operating plan and financial forecasting, and analyze performance against these plans. Relying on your analytical and ambitious mentality, you will identify and build real solutions directly impacting Kin’s growth and profitability. This role presents the unique opportunity to assist in building foundational financial processes, models, and reports that will allow us to grow and scale into the future.

A day in the life could include:

  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial performance analyses and presentations for executives and the Board

  • Regularly update and refine operating models and financial forecasts; identify trends and variances against organizational goals

  • Support the coordination of forecasting and budgeting processes

  • Act as a business partner to functional team in developing headcount and operating expenses budgets and forecasts; track and optimize vendor expenses

  • Utilize Adaptive in managing financial planning and forecasting, oversee Adpative and other analytical tools, and identify enhancements and implement

  • Use robust analytical skills to drive deeper insights into insurance carrier loss and loss adjusted expense trends, highlighting areas of opportunity across business functions and recommending solutions to drive improved performance

  • Build financial models to evaluate reinsurance arrangements, identify optimal structure and drive efficient capital planning for insurance carriers

  • Provide accurate, timely reports with compelling financial insights and work with business partners to drive growth and efficiency

  • Lead ad hoc financial modeling and analysis for special projects

  • Assist in implementing future financial system and process enhancements/investments

  • Frequently interact and collaborate with other departments to address business issues, meet organizational objectives, and facilitate collaboration

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

  • 5+ years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a similarly analytical area

  • MBA, CFA or Qualified Accountant degree is a plus

  • Experience in FP&A/Corporate Finance function, preferably within a P&C insurance company, or Audit Accounting covering the P&C insurance industry

  • Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel required

  • Knowledge of GAAP and preferably statutory accounting practices

  • Proficiency with complex Financial Planning & Reporting Tool (e.g., Adaptive) preferred

  • Working knowledge of SQL, Looker, or other data management and reporting tools preferred

  • Highly motivated and natural self-starter, independent thinker, and team player

  • Data-focused and creative problem-solver with strong quantitative skills that can spot patterns, trends, and opportunities in data and proactively seek process improvement opportunities

  • Highly detail-oriented with excellent planning and project management skills

  • Excellent communication skills; collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

  • Remote position with offices in Chicago and St. Petersburg

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including 100% employer-paid plans)

  • Flexible PTO policy

  • Generous equity options and 401K

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Continuing education and professional development

  • Disability and Life Insurance

  • The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact

About Kin

Kin is the only pure-play, direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on the growing home insurance market. We make policies convenient and affordable through a technology platform that delivers a seamless user experience, customized options for coverage, and fast, high-quality claims service. Kin is a fully licensed carrier that offers coverage through its reciprocal exchanges which are owned by its policyholders. To learn more, visit www.kin.com.

EEOC Statement

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.