SPJST Home Office Jobs (Temple, Texas)
SPJST invites motivated individuals with the desire to help others to consider joining our team at the SPJST Fraternal Life Insurance Home Office at 520 North Main Street in Temple, Texas. We are currently seeking to fill several positions. If you are ready to take on a rewarding role in the fraternal life insurance industry and be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.
Corporate Financial Controller
Summary
At a senior leadership level, the Corporate Financial Controller oversees SPJST’s accounting operations and statutory financial reporting. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial activities while leading a high-performing accounting team. The Controller is responsible for developing efficient, scalable, and future-ready accounting systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, driving continuous improvement, and supporting organizational transformation initiatives.
Supervision Responsibilities
Directly supervises accounting department personnel (7 staff members) and provides leadership, training, and performance management. Oversees the work of internal and external auditors, as well as cross-departmental financial coordination.
Summary Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead corporate and statutory accounting operations, including general ledger, close processes, and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings and filings.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting policies in accordance with Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP).
• Oversee preparation and submission of statutory financial statements, Yellow Book filings, and premium tax returns.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including state insurance department examinations.
• Serve as subject matter expert on complex accounting matters and new insurance product implications.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Actuarial, Risk, and IT teams to ensure compliance, alignment, and efficiency.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff to ensure excellence, growth, and accountability.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings and filings.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting policies in accordance with Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP).
• Oversee preparation and submission of statutory financial statements, Yellow Book filings, and premium tax returns.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including state insurance department examinations.
• Serve as subject matter expert on complex accounting matters and new insurance product implications.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Actuarial, Risk, and IT teams to ensure compliance, alignment, and efficiency.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff to ensure excellence, growth, and accountability.
Detail Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain robust internal control frameworks and policies aligned with SAP.
• Evaluate accounting implications of new business models, reinsurance structures, and product designs.
• Monitor and implement updates from the NAIC and TDI.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal financial regulations.
• Support executive decision-making through analysis of statutory results, reserves, and capital adequacy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve data accuracy and reporting automation.
• Present financial reports and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accuracy, and accountability within the accounting department.
• Evaluate accounting implications of new business models, reinsurance structures, and product designs.
• Monitor and implement updates from the NAIC and TDI.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal financial regulations.
• Support executive decision-making through analysis of statutory results, reserves, and capital adequacy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve data accuracy and reporting automation.
• Present financial reports and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accuracy, and accountability within the accounting department.
Required Skills/Abilities
• Deep knowledge of statutory accounting principles (SAP) and financial reporting for life insurance entities.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to executives and the Board.
• Strong project management and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems; experience with Multiview preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present to executives and the Board.
• Strong project management and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems; experience with Multiview preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of Statutory Accounting Principles experience in a management-level position.
• Life insurance industry experience required, with emphasis on reinsurance and NAIC reporting.
• Prior experience leading accounting operations in complex or high-growth environments required.
• Experience collaborating with actuarial, legal, and risk management teams preferred.
• 3+ years detailed experience as lead on life statutory filings and/or C-suite experience within fraternal insurance organizations preferred.
• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of Statutory Accounting Principles experience in a management-level position.
• Life insurance industry experience required, with emphasis on reinsurance and NAIC reporting.
• Prior experience leading accounting operations in complex or high-growth environments required.
• Experience collaborating with actuarial, legal, and risk management teams preferred.
• 3+ years detailed experience as lead on life statutory filings and/or C-suite experience within fraternal insurance organizations preferred.
Benefits
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance package.
• 401(k) with 5% employer match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program.
• Education assistance.
• CPE and licensure reimbursement.
• One day per week hybrid work option after onboarding.
• 401(k) with 5% employer match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program.
• Education assistance.
• CPE and licensure reimbursement.
• One day per week hybrid work option after onboarding.
This above job description is representative of the duties and responsibilities of the position but may not be inclusive of every aspect of the position.
Customer Service Specialist – Part-time
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Extremely attentive to details
- Excellent written communications skills including strong spelling and grammar.
- The ability to carefully proof work and ensure proper format use.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365, including the ability to attach files to correspondences, and downloading needed information.
- Develops and maintain spreadsheets for insurance department.
- Ability to use copier, fax and general office equipment.
- Working knowledge of life insurance basics.
- Organized and has the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Be a self-starter, take initiative, be dependable and take pride in work product.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents.
- People oriented especially dealing with service issues on phone
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE:
- High School diploma or equivalent experience
- Strong computer skills to include: Microsoft Office 365.
- Ability to use ten key by touch, copier, fax and general office equipment.
- Ability to compose and type letters.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Stand for brief periods of time.
- Sit throughout shift.
- Use hands to handle documents.
- Reach with hands and arms periodically.
- Must be able to communicate orally and hear to assist clients and co-workers.
- Position requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk during shift.
- Occasional lifting of 10-25 pounds, with assistance if necessary.
SPJST is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.