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<p>Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do good. Be good. Make good.</strong></p><p><em>Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.</em></p><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>The Distribution Finance team is responsible for the financial health of NLG’s life and annuity sales– providing financial leadership through insights and recommendations, monitoring trends and driving National Life Group to be a culture of fact-based decision makers.&nbsp;</p><p>We are seeking an experienced highly detail-oriented Analyst to support the field management compensation and debt environment. This position has direct accountability for the processing of external agent and manager compensation and analyzing outstanding debt balances and repayment activity from agents and agencies. This position will work as part of a high-impact team on the day-to-day enterprise distribution finance processes and must have the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This role offers the opportunity to grow into senior analyst and leadership positions within NLG.</p><p>A successful candidate will possess a strong blend of analytical and control expertise, as well as interpersonal acumen coupled with a deep curiosity and commitment to understanding the dynamics of our business. The role requires the ability to cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners. A demonstrated capability to translate complex data into strategic insights, and to use those insights to influence decisions and drive measurable business outcomes, will be essential to success in this position.</p><p>This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.</p><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Own the end-to-end compensation environment for the assigned distribution channel, including compensation modeling, control creation, and payment validation</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities and strengthen controls to mitigate risks</li><li>Collaborate with senior Distribution and Finance leaders to evaluate and evolve field compensation structures and strategic incentives</li><li>Generate and analyze debt reports to identify trends and proactively solve potential issues</li><li>Partner with Distribution leadership on any due diligence required to expose and mitigate any potential financial risks associated with agent and agency debt.</li><li>Provide executive-level insights and scenario analyses to guide decisions on compensation programs, productivity, and field engagement</li><li>Deliver timely, actionable insights and executive reporting</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA a plus.</li><li>A customer service mindset with excellent communication skills, the ability to influence at all levels, and a talent for conveying complex findings in a clear and actionable way</li><li>Strong executive communication and presentation abilities</li><li>Strong financial and analytical background, with the desire to think critically</li><li>Exceptional data organizational skills, including proficiency in excel</li><li>Proficient with data visualization platforms (e.g., Excel, Tableau and Alteryx)</li><li>Caring curiosity, demonstrated in proactive &amp; reactive solutioning, asking questions, learning this business, knowledge building connected to the outcome and the impact on others</li><li>Acting with urgency in performance, execution, decisioning, and responsiveness</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-moving start-up environment, a strong team player, and excited by the prospect of enhancements and initiatives</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within financial services or insurance.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><p><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.</p><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p><p>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.</p>Salary Pay Range$75,000—$110,000 USD<p>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</p><p>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.</p><p>Social Media Policy</p><p>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</p><p>National Life Group</p><p>1 National Life Dr</p><p>Montpelier, VT 05604</p>

National Life Group

Finance & Compensation Sales Analyst

<p>Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do good. Be good. Make good.</strong></p><p><em>Sponsorship is not available for this role.</em></p><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>The Associate Director has a key role in the tax function of the organization. This position is primarily responsible for managing all the tax return and provision related activities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. This role involves leading and coaching the tax team, supporting strategic tax planning, managing audits, and assisting special projects.</p><p>This is a hands-on role that offers an opportunity to advance leadership skills and broaden tax experience in a dynamic environment. The Associate Director of Corporate Tax reports directly to the Director of Corporate Tax.</p><p>This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.</p><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Lead end-to-end tax compliance for federal, state, local, and insurance-specific filings.</li><li>Lead tax provision and reporting under ASC 740 and SSAP 101, including related tax entries and reconciliations.</li><li>Review tax deliverables and strengthen internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Manage external tax advisors to drive efficiency in tax compliance and provision engagements.</li><li>Support tax planning initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize the company’s tax position and mitigate risk.</li><li>Conduct technical tax research to guide compliance, reporting, and business decisions.</li><li>Respond to audits and regulatory inquiries, ensuring adherence to evolving tax laws and industry-specific requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide tax insights on business operations and initiatives.</li><li>Mentor tax team members, fostering technical development and supporting departmental goals.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.</li><li>CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent required.</li><li>Proven leadership in managing and developing tax teams.</li><li>Expertise in corporate tax compliance, including federal, state and local tax filings.</li><li>Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and SSAP 101 for tax provision and disclosures.</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>5–10 years of tax experience in life and annuity insurance; public accounting background strongly preferred.</li><li>Proficient in advanced Excel; experience with OneSource preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with GoSystem, Premium Pro, and Lawson is a plus.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><p><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.</p><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p><p>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.</p>Salary Pay Range$106,875—$156,750 USD<p>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</p><p>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.</p><p>Social Media Policy</p><p>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</p><p>National Life Group</p><p>1 National Life Dr</p><p>Montpelier, VT 05604</p>

Associate Director, Tax Accounting

<p>Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do good. Be good. Make good.</strong></p><p><em>Sponsorship is not available for this role.</em></p><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>National Life Group is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant Policy professional to join the corporate finance team. The Senior Accountant with strong insurance accounting knowledge will assess technical transactions, research and interpret accounting guidance and regulatory policy, and engage with leadership on accounting matters. This individual contributor role will work closely with other members of the Controller team and business units within the Company.</p><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Research relevant accounting guidance (U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles) to evaluate complex and technical business transactions</li><li>Develop, maintain, and update the company’s accounting policy manual and technical memos</li><li>Draft clear, practical accounting policies based on U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles</li><li>Monitor changes in accounting guidance and regulatory developments (e.g. FASB and NAIC) and assess their impact</li><li>Communicate new and emerging technical accounting policy developments and related regulatory developments to key stakeholders</li><li>Ensure company-wide accounting policies are current and compliant with existing and recently issued accounting standards and regulations</li><li>Serve as a resource to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on more complex technical accounting policy and compliance issues for assigned areas of responsibility</li><li>Provides technical accounting support on transactions and strategic initiatives by identifying any accounting issues during the process and developing/integrating technical accounting policies, as needed</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>5+ years of relevant experience in accounting policy, technical accounting, or audit in public accounting&nbsp;</li><li>CPA required</li><li>Previous public accounting experience strongly preferred</li><li>Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles, preferably in the life, health, or P&amp;C insurance sector</li><li>Familiarity with NAIC guidance and statutory reporting requirements</li><li>Experience with insurance products, reinsurance arrangements, and investment accounting is a plus</li><li>Excellent research, analytical, and technical writing skills</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with accounting research tools (e.g. PwC Checkpoint, DART, CCH) preferred</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to work flexible hours as required</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><p><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.</p><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p><p>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.</p>Salary Pay Range$80,625—$118,250 USD<p>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</p><p>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.</p><p>Social Media Policy</p><p>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</p><p>National Life Group</p><p>1 National Life Dr</p><p>Montpelier, VT 05604</p>

Senior Accountant, Accounting Policy

<p>Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do good. Be good. Make good.</strong></p><h4>Director, Investment Accounting</h4><p><em>Sponsorship is not available for this role</em></p><h4>Company Summary</h4><p>Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do Good. Be Good. Make Good. </strong></p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.</p><h4>Role Summary</h4><ul><li>Reporting to the AVP, Investment Accounting, the Director, Investment Accounting will lead a high-performing team of individual contributors to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting of NLG’s investment portfolio. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to navigate between review of journal entries and higher level understanding of financial results while supporting the broader finance organization’s strategic initiatives.</li></ul><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Responsible for the Investment Accounting function, including oversight and direction of GAAP and statutory accounting, and reporting for all asset classes in the Company’s consolidated investment portfolio and its subsidiaries and affiliates.</li><li>Ensure accurate month-end, quarter-end and annual reporting of balances relating to investment assets, liabilities, income and expenses on a GAAP and statutory basis of accounting.</li><li>Build and maintain external relationships with auditors, vendors and other business partners.</li><li>Build and maintain internal relationships with diverse lines of businesses and other parts of the organization, including financial reporting, tax, treasury, and investment operations to support their specific needs.</li><li>Develop continuous process improvement strategy which includes automation and the implementation of new technology, processes, and reporting, and strengthens controls over investment accounting.</li><li>Assist management in the development of key business indicators, metrics, analytic reports, and investment-related strategies. Communicate to business leaders and internal business partners on the same.</li><li>Stay abreast of financial reporting and regulatory developments related to investment accounting which can impact the Company and facilitate compliance with such regulations.</li><li>Manage a team of investment accounting professionals, including establishing and monitoring of goals, reviewing work completed by team on a timely basis, and ensuring proper communication of investment accounting and corporate policies, practices, and performance.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>7 -10 years of related experience required in the areas of investment accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, process improvement, and the broader accounting profession.</li><li>Bachelor's degree.</li><li>Experience with US GAAP Accounting and/or Statutory Reporting.</li><li>Experience with investment accounting within an insurance or other regulated organization.</li><li>Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve financial issues.</li><li>Ability to continually manage multiple priorities and reprioritize as needed.</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Master’s degree</li><li>CPA or equivalent professional certification</li><li>Experience managing multi-site and/or remote contributors.</li><li>Experience with portfolios holding diverse asset classes and/or private credit.</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the <a href="https://www.nationallife.com/docs/digital/nl-people-center/Benefits.html" target="_blank">BENEFITS of a Career at National Life</a>!</li></ul><p><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>. The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.</p><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p><p>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.</p>Salary Pay Range$90,000—$132,000 USD<p>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</p><p>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.</p><p><a href="https://www.nationallife.com/Social-Media-Policy" target="_blank">Social Media Policy</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nationallife.com/Privacy-Legal-Information" target="_blank">Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</a></p><p>National Life Group</p><p>1 National Life Dr</p><p>Montpelier, VT 05604</p>

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