Life Instructor (Tax/Investment)

Digital technology has forever changed business. Now, it’s transforming tax. Soon, tax enforcement will be part of every business process - and every transaction. As governments go digital, financial systems and traditional tax software can't keep up. And, businesses now face escalating risk and mounting compliance costs. Sovos was built for the digital future of tax.  The Sovos Intelligent Compliance Cloud Is the first complete solution for modern tax, combining tax determination, e-Invoicing compliance and tax reporting on Sovos' reliable, scalable and secure S1 Platform.

We are building the future of Global Compliance Software.  We want you to build your future with us.

The Work You'll Do:

Do you understand Life Statutory and GAAP financial reporting so well that you think you could write a book about it?  Is a task that seems daunting to even the most seasoned professional something that you truly enjoy?  Are you looking for the next great career move, one that will utilize your reporting and accounting experience along with your outgoing personality and acumen for teaching people things?  This might be the role that you didn’t know you were missing!  Sovos has recently expanded our service offerings to include world-class Life Statutory and GAAP financial trainings.  You will be responsible for teaching super technical material on financial statements and reporting obligations to some of the world’s most respected life insurance companies.  It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to use your depth of experience in a way that will directly interface with and impact individuals.  This role does require a fair amount of domestic travel and a true desire to get up in front of large groups of people – so if travel or talking to people is not your thing, then this might not be the best fit.  If you’re still intrigued, read on….

More specifically you will:

• Develop new training content

-  GAAP/Stat profit models for Universal Life, Long-Term Care and Fixed/Variable Annuity products

-  Product accounting and reporting for these products

-  Utilization of reinsurance for these products

• Review existing course materials and update to reflect current trends, including:

-  Actuarial Concepts for Non-Actuaries course

-  Life Reinsurance course

-  Assess the efficacy of developing levels of product accounting courses (Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced)

• Develop and deliver content for web-based training

-  Newly developed courses above

-  Existing courses currently unavailable for web-based training, principally getting these courses into an “on demand” format

• Achieve consistency in the storage and management of the content library
• Execute Instructor role as needed; Instructor responsibilities may increase over time
• Perform other projects/tasks as needed, including: coordinate assignments for textbook/material updates, work with Coordinators and Marketing, etc.

What We Need From You:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or equivalent experience
• Minimum of ten years of experience in life insurance industry
• Life Statutory and GAAP financial reporting experience
• Actuarial and/or life pricing experience
• Experience with profitability patterns for contemporary life and annuity products (GAAP and Statutory)
• Experience with life reserving methodologies, specifically principle-based reserving
• Experience with equity-indexed products, XXX/AXXX reinsurance, VA product guarantees and related reinsurance and PBR for fixed annuities and long-term care
• Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and strong attention to detail
• Results oriented, self-motivated team player with the ability to take initiative
• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite of products with advanced knowledge of Excel
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently – about 30% of the time
• Due to federal contracts that we have – successful applicants must have the willingness and ability to pass a background check and drug screening
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What Does Sovos Offer You?

The tools to grow your career both personally and professionally:

Did you know that over 30% of our employees experienced a promotion or job change In FY2019?  That can happen because growth Is serious business here at Sovos, and we have the programs In place to make sure of it, including:

• Mentoring Programs
• Management Bootcamps and Development Trainings
• Yearly performance reviews where compensation and performance are assessed and rewarded generously
• Clear paths for growth within our roles (but we know that career development can be like a spider web, not a ladder - we give you the tools to move outside of your career as well!)

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work

• MyTime flexible time off (no worrying about accruing time or running out of sick days - If you need time off, take It!)
• Paid family leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous 401k match
• Progressive Wellness Program
• Company seeded and matched Health Savings Account (HSA)

The challenge of working in an emerging market and solving complex problems for our clients is a large one. Businesses are struggling to keep up with the pace, volume, and complexity of regulatory requirements. In fact, 45% of CFOs say compliance is their “biggest growth challenge.” That is why over half of the Fortune 500 counts on Sovos to solve their complex business-to-government compliance challenges. Our employees work on meaningful and engaging projects that make a tangible impact on our clients’ success.

Does this sound like a fit? Apply now!