Job Summary
We are partnering with a growing insurance business to recruit an Accounting Manager for a newly created position. This opportunity combines hands-on financial reporting with the chance to improve accounting processes, resolve complex issues and support new business growth. The role offers exposure to senior finance leaders and the opportunity to take on team management responsibilities over time.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least seven years of relevant experience. CPA preferred.
- Strong insurance accounting knowledge, including premiums, claims, reinsurance and underwriting results.
- Experience managing monthly and quarterly close activities, reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Proven ability to investigate accounting discrepancies, resolve underlying issues and improve processes.
- Advanced Excel skills, with experience using enterprise accounting and financial reporting systems.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.
- Previous supervisory experience preferred. Candidates ready to step up from a Senior Accountant position will also be considered.
Detailed Job Description
- Manage monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations and financial reporting packages.
- Support the preparation of annual GAAP financial statements and regulatory filings across multiple legal entities.
- Investigate historical accounting treatments and discrepancies, implementing corrections to ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
- Review balance sheet, cash and intercompany reconciliations, researching and resolving unusual items and differences.
- Support the accounting requirements of new insurance programs and entities, including the recording of underwriting results.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, streamline workflows and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Partner with finance and operational stakeholders on accounting queries, business integration and system enhancements.
- Provide guidance to junior colleagues, with scope to assume supervisory responsibilities as knowledge of the business develops.
If interested, please apply to the role or email your resume to Ryan Borchers. Only qualified applicants will receive a reply.
