Manager, Risk Management

AutoNation Headquarters Position Summary The Manager, Risk Management is an integral part of the Risk Management team’s day-to-day operation. The Manager will be responsible for all accounting functions, developing sophisticated reports and analyses for all levels of management within the organization, auditing claims, processes, guidelines, manuals and insurance binders/policies, producing and distributing strategic communications, and managing Property claims and loss control activities. The incumbent will manage the relationships with Property third-party service providers, including brokers, insurers, and the Third Party Administrator. Job Responsibilities Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports using sophisticated analytical tools; develop actionable loss control measures and initiatives to reduce the frequency and severity of losses (20%) Audit claims, processes, guidelines, manuals, and insurance binders/policies to find financial savings and operational improvement opportunities, and terms and conditions non-concurrencies (20%) Manage all property and catastrophic claims (i.e., hail, hurricane, flood, etc.) impacting facilities and vehicles seeking salvage for damaged vehicles and reimbursement from insurance carriers; reconcile insurance receivable account and review with outside auditors (20%) Oversee all day-to-day accounting associated with Risk Management, including payments, amortization of premiums, account reconciliations, Sarbanes-Oxley testing, monitoring/analyzing departmental expenses, reviewing captive insurance company’s financial statements and investment portfolio (15%) Develop and disseminate strategic communications to field, Region, and Corporate leadership (10%) Manage the monthly and quarterly actuarial process to determine balance sheet reserve adequacy; gather and provide exposure data to the outside actuary for review and analysis; provide actuarial documents to both inside and outside auditors quarterly (5%) Manage the enterprise's surety program for headquarters and field operations (5%) Other job responsibilities as assigned (5%) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Business, or other similar fields Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills for communicating with other departments and field operations Must have superior analytical and auditing skills and the ability to work independently Must meet company’s requirements for employment Preferred Qualifications At least five years of experience managing vendors, developing sophisticated reporting, and auditing for a large automotive retailer is highly desired Some accounting experience is preferred but not required Insurance designations such as CPCU or ARM are preferred but not required Organizational Relationship This position will report to the Director, Risk Management. The incumbent will work closely with other Risk Management professionals and frequently interact with various internal and external stakeholders. Company Overview AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with