International Risk Manager Jobs in Lubbock, TX (NOW HIRING)

As one of the leading writers of Federal Crop Insurance, AgriSompo North America combines industry experience, resources, capital and talent to deliver both traditional and innovative crop insurance and productivity tools to farmers, ranchers, insurers and agribusinesses in the United States. Our organization operates within a culture rooted in ethics, integrity and a belief that accountability, collaboration and agility are crucial to long-term success.
AgriSompo North America is a part of AgriSompo, Sompo International's global agriculture platform. This platform is an integrated underwriting, technology and distribution platform delivering innovate insurance and reinsurance solutions to agriculture partners worldwide. Sompo International, AgriSompo's parent company, is a global organization driven by its core values, a carrier that holds promise, trust and the commitment to protect. Through operating subsidiaries, Sompo International writes agriculture, casualty and other specialty, professional lines, property, marine/energy and aviation lines of insurance and catastrophe, property, casualty, professional lines and specialty lines of reinsurance.
As a leading provider of crop insurance and other agricultural risk management tools, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those whose contributions matter most: our people. AgriSompo North America has major offices in Lenexa, Kansas and Des Moines, Iowa as well as regional offices around the country. A shared commitment to integrity, accountability, collaboration and agility define our culture, and we strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders and maintain AgriSompo North America as a desirable place to work.
Job Description
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AgriSompo has a unique opportunity for a Financial Accountant in our Finance team.
We are seeking a Financial Accountant to support accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting. In this role, you will take ownership of preparing key accounting schedules, maintaining well-organized financial records, and ensuring company activity is appropriately captured and reported. You will apply the correct accounting treatments and contribute to the overall integrity, control environment, and usability of our financial data.
Location: This position will be based out of our Lubbock, TX office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environmentwhere our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.
Our business, your impact, our opportunity:
What you'll be doing:

• Compile, analyze, and organize financial data, including transactions, costs, and expenditures
• Prepare and post journal entries in the general ledger as part of monthly and quarterly close cycles
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records, reconciliations, and tie-outs to support reporting needs
• Support timely completion of monthly and quarterly financial close activities
• Assist the Controller and Senior Financial Accounting Manager with projects and deliverables, including quarterly close presentations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate tasks, resolve issues, and share information
• Compile and maintain supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Help maintain and improve internal controls to promote compliance, accuracy, and consistency
• Provide backup coverage for colleagues and cross-train others on key activities
• Continuously evaluate existing processes and implement improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness
• Contribute to financial analytics and reporting support to help explain and validate reported results
• Ability to adopt and implement artificial intelligence tools in daily work processes where needed

What you'll bring:
Education

• Required - bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid understanding of GAAP; familiarity with IFRS and U.S. Statutory accounting is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Experience with accounting systems/software; SAP experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and math skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail; ability to meet tight deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with shifting priorities
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Demonstrated initiative and a mindset for process improvement
• An interest in implementing technology to support and streamline activities

Physical Demands & Requirements
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Environmental Conditions
The work environment described here are meant to be representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside where there are limited extremes to heat and/or cold; moderate noise; a normal office environment.
Travel may be required for trainings and meetings-up to 10%
At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.
Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.
We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents. Below is a summary of our current comprehensive U.S. benefit programs:

• Two medical plans to choose from, including a Traditional PPO & a Consumer Driven Health Plan with a Health Savings account providing a competitive employer contribution
• Pharmacy benefits with mail order options
• Dental benefits including orthodontia benefits for adults and children
• Vision benefits
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life & AD&D benefits, including the option to purchase Supplemental life coverage for employee, spouse & children
• Company-paid Disability benefits with very competitive salary continuation payments
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with competitive employer contributions
• Competitive paid-time-off programs, including company-paid holidays
• Competitive Parental Leave Benefits & Adoption Assistance program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tax-Free Commuter Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Who we are and what we stand for:
At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values-Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity-we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide. Life at Sompo page
Our values come to life in how we hire and grow talent. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charge.