AVP Accounting Manager-Insurance

Company: Partnership Employment
Location: New York
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

THIS ROLE WILL BE ONSITE 2-3 DAYS PER WEEK IN DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN.

Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.

As the Accounting Manager, you will play a key leadership role in the organization, focusing on close-the-books process improvement, system optimization projects, scaling accounting infrastructures, standardizing processes, and mentoring the accounting and finance team. You will have the chance to work cross-functionally and with an experienced and dynamic leadership team that supports your continued career development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two or more accounting professionals, providing guidance on accounting issues. Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging process automation and the use of systems to drive efficiency.
Review US GAAP financial statements, including flux analysis for the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and stockholders' equity. Ensure all results are fully reconciled and analyzed in a timely manner.
Lead the monthly close, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations for brokerage, investment accounting and compensation/benefit areas including equity.
Oversee and review the work of other accountants within the team, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Collaborate with key stakeholders in Legal and HR, to develop and maintain processes, policies, systems, controls, and compliance for related areas.
Implement best-in-class global close processes while documenting effective internal controls.
Prepare quarterly reporting packages for management and other periodic reporting as needed.
Maintain a strong understanding of equity and stock based compensation accounting.
Serve as the primary interface with external auditors, coordinating the execution of annual audits.
Lead and participate in various special projects, such as global process standardization, process improvements, system upgrades, and new business initiatives. Identify potential financial-related risk areas and provide sound recommendations and solutions for risk mitigation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

8 to 10 years of relevant (re)insurance or brokerage experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Proficient in PC applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office. Power BI experience a plus
Strong track record of leading and developing teams
Use of an on-line broker or reinsurance accounting system a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates initiative, a strong work ethic, and sense of urgency
Ability to work independently
Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Projects a strong value system (e.g. integrity, trustworthiness, respect)
Ability to establish and maintain enduring professional relationships with colleagues, clients and reinsurers
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication, presentation, and listening skills.
Must be very detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational skills. Attention to detail is a must!
Ability to maintain confidentiality with client and personnel data
Ability to multi-task and manage various projects simultaneously

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