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The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer. Widely known through its "You're In Good Hands With Allstate" slogan, Allstate provides insurance products to millions of households. Allstate Investments, LLC manages over $100 Billion of assets. Our goal is to provide sustainable, competitive, risk-adjusted investment returns and investment-related services for the benefit of the Allstate Corporation. Investment performance for our portfolios has consistently provided excess returns for our customers, and we attribute that success in large part to the quality of our people. The size of the investment group exceeds 300 individuals across a variety of investment disciplines including, fixed income, equities, private securities, commercial mortgages and derivative asset classes, as well as, finance and technology. We recognize that our employees are our ultimate advantage and we seek to attract and retain highly qualified individuals with strong academic backgrounds, a deep interest in investments and a desire to be challenged.

The Finance Department within Allstate Investments is expanding to support its newly defined strategic focus areas. This is an exciting time to join our strong team and become a part of an innovative, energetic organization that is growing and expanding globally. For additional information about Allstate Investments, LLC visit our website at www.AllstateInvestments.com.

The Senior Manager of Financial Reporting will manage the timely and accurate preparation and distribution of financial and management reporting and will have the responsibility to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidance. The primary focus will be to oversee and manage the preparation and coordination of the investment related portions of the SEC quarterly and annual reports, including financial statements, footnotes, Management's Discussions and Analysis and earnings releases and ensuring compliance with internal controls and relevant accounting guidance and regulations.

Required Skills: (skills individual must bring to the job) and skill levels required:
- Beginner (has general understanding/knowledge)
- Intermediate (has good working knowledge/understanding)
- Advanced (is considered an expert)

The skills required are:
1. Advanced - Works effectively in a team environment and maximizes team effectiveness.
2. Advanced - Accounting knowledge, specifically investment related concepts.
3. Advanced - Organizational, problem solving, detail oriented, oral and written communication.
4. Advanced - Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities and assignments, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
5. Advanced - Initiative, self-motivation, professional demeanor and desire to learn.

6. Advanced - Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum of 8+ years of experience, including 4+ years of financial reporting (SEC) experience, preferably concentrated in the financial services or investment industry. Big 4 preferred. Insurance background a plus. Knowledge of the external marketplace, understanding of financial instruments and key terminology is essential.

Computer Proficiency: (computer skills needed to do the job)
Strong appreciation and in-depth knowledge of technology as it relates to process and reporting solutions is a plus. Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Accounting Degree required. CPA required. CFA/MBA preferred.