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CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) is a leading insurance and financial services company focused on securing the future of middle‑income America. Through brands such as Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, and Washington National, CNO delivers life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits to more than 3.3 million policyholders, supported by $38.3 billion in total assets.

With a strong financial foundation, national presence, and a culture rooted in integrity, excellence, and people‑first values, CNO offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth and impact across its U.S. locations, including its headquarters in Carmel, Indiana.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Director, Investment Finance

CNO Financial Group’s 40|86 Advisors is hiring a Director, Investment Finance to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting activities, partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic outcomes across 40|86 Advisors and related entities. This role ensures a strong internal control environment by collaborating with internal and external auditors, overseeing assurance processes, supporting accounting guidance adoption, and managing monthly and quarterly close activities. Additionally, the Director, Investment Finance develops high‑quality executive and board‑level materials, contributes to enterprise reporting frameworks, and leads and develops a high‑performing team while managing key vendor relationships.

Core responsibilities and deliverables:

• Leading financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities across the organization
• Overseeing performance reporting and key business metrics to support decision‑making.
• Ensuring a strong internal control and audit environment through coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing financial operations, including close processes and vendor oversight.
• Developing and delivering executive and board‑level reporting and presentations.
• Contributing to enterprise reporting initiatives and strategic projects.
• Leading, developing, and managing a high‑performing team.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years related experience, including 5 years of managerial experience.
• The ability to collaborate and clearly communicate across departments and functions.
• The ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and deliver under deadlines.
• Advanced experience with Excel.

Preferred experience

• Previous exposure to Hyperion, Essbase, and Tableau preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a track record of identifying opportunities and driving effective solutions.
• High degree of ownership and accountability; strong attention to detail and a focus on delivering results.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive, forward‑thinking mindset that supports continuous improvement and innovation.
• Proven ability to interpret executive priorities and translate strategic direction into meaningful actions for the Investment Finance team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Performance‑based bonus or sales incentive
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Short‑term & long‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off and 10 corporate holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Mental & Financial Well‑Being resources

This role is affiliated to the Carmel, IN corporate office, and candidates for this role need to reside within a 60‑mile radius of that corporate office and will be required to come into that office. Employees may be asked to travel to other corporate offices periodically. Work cannot be performed from outside of the United States.

Compensation

Pay Range: $143,500.00 - $215,300.00 Annual

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.