Accounting Manager – Insurance
Location: Atlanta, GA | Primarily office-based
Salary: Anticipated to start around $150,000, depending on experience
Level: Manager, with Senior Manager or Director consideration for experienced candidates
The Opportunity
Oliver James is partnering with a growing insurance organization to recruit an experienced accounting leader.
You will own the day-to-day accounting function, manage a team of approximately four to five professionals and partner with senior finance leadership. The role combines responsibility for financial close, GAAP and statutory reporting with opportunities to improve processes and support financial systems transformation.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
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Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
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Prepare and review GAAP financial statements, statutory reporting and regulatory filings.
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Coordinate with group finance and SEC reporting teams.
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Manage and develop the accounting team.
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Strengthen accounting controls, standardize processes and support financial systems upgrades.
What We’re Looking For
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Strong insurance accounting experience, ideally within life, health or supplemental health.
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Proven statutory reporting expertise; experience with NAIC Blue, Yellow or Orange Books is welcome.
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Strong GAAP knowledge and full-cycle accounting experience.
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Previous people management experience and a hands-on leadership approach.
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Ability to improve close processes and consistently meet reporting deadlines.
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Public company reporting exposure and ERP implementation experience are advantageous.
What’s on Offer
A visible leadership role with ownership of the accounting function, exposure to senior finance leaders and the opportunity to shape processes within a growing business.
The role is primarily office-based. Limited hybrid flexibility may be considered after 90 days, depending on appointment level and eligibility. Final compensation will reflect experience and scope.
Apply with your resume or contact Matt Labriola at Oliver James to learn more.
