Expense Operations Manager - Remote

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

• Serve as financial advisor and expert, assisting Business Unit leaders and key stakeholders in a consultative manner and actively identifying needs in the areas of forecasting, planning, measurement, business case development, capital management and internal controls
• Build and communicate convincing story lines and forward-thinking insights (with minimum focus/reliance on the numbers) to help leaders understand results and anticipate/understand challenges and opportunities for their business
• Prepare the strategic and operating plans for the Business Unit and utilize forecast updates to influence management decisions
• Lead multi-discipline project teams as financial advisor
• Lead team members to ensure team efficiency and effectiveness (e.g., conflict/problem resolution, process/system improvements, resource procurement, supportive environment)

• Develop and maintain cost object strategy, including oversight of SAP expense structure for accuracy and alignment with business needs.
• Lead the finance-facing transition to SAP S4 for Allstate ensuring usability, optimization, and comprehensive training for end-users.
• Oversee SAP BPC data integrity and strategy for P-L finance users.
• Design and execute expense allocations to provide clear, actionable reporting for business planning.
• Build and implement pro forma expense allocation frameworks to support expense reporting by channel and strategic business decisions.
• Leverage data analytics to translate expense data into business insights, enhancing reporting capabilities.
• Oversight of expense allocations, accruals, and fixed adjustments in partnership with Cost Management (accounting).
• Ensure expense reporting structures are scalable to support future growth, including potential business expansions or new initiatives.
• Manage risks associated with system transitions and allocation changes, proactively addressing potential issues.

* 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

* 7 or more years of experience (Preferred)

* This job has supervisory duties.

* In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You'll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we've proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.

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