Mickie Rieschl

About Mickie Rieschl

Experienced financial leader in both public and private industries. Over 30 years of…

Experience

1. Director, Financial Reporting & Analysis

   Lincoln Financial

   May 2014 — Present

   Lead the accounting and financial analysis and reporting, including GAAP and Statutory, for monthly, quarterly, and year-end requirements.• Responsible for monthly & quarterly earnings memo and earnings forecast, including financial statements, key performance indicators, analysis of business trends, and explanations of earnings drivers and variances.• Interacts and communicates with Corporate Finance and Group Protection executive leadership on financial results.• Deliver ad-hoc analysis to evaluate financial information.• Responsible for testing and leading the change in reporting for new combined company following an acquisition• Manage employees in various aspects of financial close, monthly reporting, and project work.• Direct the monthly close process including proper accounting of accruals for premium and associated commissions/bonuses, expenses, and other line items. • Partner with cross-functional peers on financial issues, solutions, strategic projects and roll-out of new products• Partner with peers and management to complete all aspects of quarterly and yearly earnings release information including financial messaging and analyst questions.• Partner with internal and external auditors and business partners on write-up and adherence to audit and financial controls.• Direct and review the completion of industry, rating agency, and state surveys.