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We are looking for a strong Accounting leader who is ready to drive change, make strategic decisions and build a strong team.  In this position you will be responsible for developing and implementing a shared services model for our Corporate Finance function in Krakow.  This team provides transactional and accounting services to our international businesses within Verisk.  The areas in scope for this team are Record-to-Report, Order-to- Cash and Procure-to-Pay.

If this aligns with your experience and career goals, it sounds like a great fit! 

The role overview:

• Provide strategic guidance, mentoring and motivation to the managers and staff within the finance shared service center.
• Full ownership of defined shared service processes and maintain comprehensive SLA metrics to track performance and communicate to applicable internal stakeholders.
• Responsible for fully managing the teams that support the financial subledgers within the corporate ERP system.  This includes leading a Financial Systems team to support issue resolution and process improvement.
• Partners closely with US and UK colleagues on completion of the monthly financial close process to ensure timely and accurate preparation and recording of financial transactions, issue resolution, account reconciliations, and financial flux analysis. 
• Partner with our external auditors during quarterly, interim and statutory audits. 
• Identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises.

• This role requires a highly motivated and experienced accounting professional with a track record of success leading a global team
• Must have at least 7 years of experience in leading an Accounting Shared Services team with experience across all areas of accounting operations
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, internal controls, SOX compliance applicable to a publicly traded company, and process improvement
• This position is best suited for an accounting professional who possesses strong leadership, organizational, and technology skills.  Demonstrated ability to lead and influence highly qualified professionals in a complex matrix organization
• Strong customer service mindset; and ability to operate independently and remain focused through change or uncertainty
• Strong organization and follow up skills; can handle competing priorities and still meet all commitments required under our service level agreements (SLA).
• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and a desire to continually improve.
• Demonstrate sound business judgment and decision-making; is resourceful and proactive in planning.
• Self-motivated to act without prompting; can work independently.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.  Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of management in an organized, professional manner.
• Proficient English is a requirement; German language is a plus but not required.  

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For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed. 

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland.  We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority.  In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong.  We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Extreme Event Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to extreme events.

Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing, relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions – offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

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