Brandon Kjelland
About Brandon Kjelland
Brandon Kjelland is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Assistant Controller at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions and OneBeacon Insurance Group. He has held various accounting and financial reporting roles over his career, including positions at Travelers and KPMG.
Current Role at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions
Brandon Kjelland serves as the Assistant Controller at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial reporting and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards. His work contributes to the financial integrity of the organization, which operates in the insurance sector in Plymouth, Minnesota.
Professional Experience at OneBeacon Insurance Group
Brandon Kjelland has an extensive background at OneBeacon Insurance Group, where he has worked since 2015. He currently holds the position of Assistant Vice President, GAAP/SEC Reporting and Financial Systems. Prior to this role, he briefly served as Assistant Vice President, GAAP/SEC Reporting and Investment Accounting in 2012. His tenure at OneBeacon has involved significant responsibilities in financial reporting and compliance.
Career Background at Travelers
Brandon Kjelland has held multiple positions at Travelers, contributing to various aspects of financial management. He served as Director of Strategic Development from 2006 to 2011, focusing on strategic initiatives within the organization. Additionally, he was the Director of Investment Financial Reporting from 2004 to 2006 and later held the position of Director in the Corporate Controllers Group, specializing in Solvency II and IFRS from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Accounting Expertise
Brandon Kjelland studied at Northwestern College, where he earned a degree in Accounting from 1993 to 1997. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in accounting principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various financial roles across multiple organizations.
Previous Experience in Accounting and Finance
Before his current roles, Brandon Kjelland gained experience at several notable firms. He worked at KPMG as a Senior Accountant from 1996 to 2000 and held various positions at St. Paul Companies, including Lead Accountant in Accounting Research/Policy and Senior Accountant in SEC Reporting. His early career also included a role as a Senior Accountant at Thomson West.