Manager Life Insurance
Resume:
CHAD A. GUENTHER, MBA
Marion, Iowa 52302
319-***-**** **************@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Over 20 years’ experience and knowledge in management, corporate strategy, finance, technology and risk management. Demonstrated ability collaborating with stakeholders, from board members and senior executives to line staff in order to achieve and exceed business goals and objectives. A leader adept in building teams, enhancing risk intelligence and driving growth and success.
Core competencies include:
Corporate Risk Management
Business Modeling & Process Improvement
Cost Analysis and Modeling
Measure and Manage Performance
Strategy Development and Execution
Managed Team of 10 Direct Reports
System Development & Methodologies
Audit Internal and External Processes
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Robert Half (2017-present)
Project Manager- Contract employee
Direct and manage project development in the Agile environment
Define project scope and deliverables that support business goals
Develop project plans and schedules
Effectively communicate project plan and goals to team members
Transamerica Life Insurance Company (2015-2017)
Accounting Manager
Managed and directed the Solvency Two team which gathered N. American data and input into system to ensure solvency
Led the development of an international accounting software system
Formulated country unit strategies on gathering data for quantitative reports due to the Dutch regulator on a quarterly basis.
Managed weekly country unit Q&A calls with CFO’s from 11 different countries
Created, monitored and implemented Intra-Group Transaction Program documents ($6 million budget)
Prepared quarterly budgets and managed project costs
Worked with eleven country units gathering and validating country unit data streamlining their process and procedures
Developed, monitored, and improved processes and procedures for all country units
Determined how capital is spent, recognizing inefficiencies and recommending capital allocations for future expenditures
Recognized and address internal inefficiencies in office operations; evaluate operations for improvement opportunities and implement new procedures and controls
Securian Advisors (2012-2015)
Director of Finance
Directed and managed investments for the private client services accounts
Prepared operating budget for the firm, and provided monthly reports to business owners
Managed internal compliance team
Led quarterly sales presentations for the firm’s clients
Developed and implemented investment strategies for investors
Assisted in developing sales goals, marketing strategies and long term growth plans
United Fire Group (2001-2011)
Portfolio Manager
Managed $3.5 billion portfolio for a P&C and Life Company including $3.1 billion in corporate, agency, and municipal bonds and $500 million in equities
Managed all compliance with auditors and state regulators
Analyzed credits, negotiated terms and covenants on private placement investments
Evaluated financial risk and prepared financial forecasts, financing scenarios and other documents concerning capital management
Successfully negotiated with issuers, attorneys and fellow Bondholders on bankruptcy workouts
Analyzed current investments in the portfolio while performing due diligence for new investment opportunities using prospectus, 10-K financials, as well as third-party research such as Moody’s, S&P, CreditSights, GimmeCredit, and Morningstar
Planned short and long-term cash flows and assessed financial performance
Prepared operating budgets for the investment department
Authored quarterly Investment Committee reports for board meetings and presented reports to the Board
Worked with internal and external auditors on procedures, GAAP compliance, and policies and controls in the Investment and Accounting departments
Led the merger of insurance company’s investment department, merging and streamlining the two organizations
Managed analysts and investment accounting staff (5 people)
Researched changes in accounting principles related to life insurance and property and casualty products
Member of the following company committees: 401k executive committee, Pension fund executive committee, Enterprise Risk Management committee
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration, 2006
University of Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona
Bachelor of Science Degree, Accounting, 1997
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Marion Fire Fighter, Marion, Iowa 1999-2015
Swamp Fox Parade Coordinator and Volunteer
Board of Directors, Metro Youth Football
Volunteer coach for Youth Sports through YMCA, USSSA Baseball, Salvation Army Basketball, Metro Youth Football, Marion Parks and Recreation.
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