Job description:

We are seeking an Accounting Manager for our company in Salt Lake City. It is a direct hire role with full benefits. The Accounting Manager will hire, coach, and hold direct reports accountable while remaining responsible for U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting for P&C insurance operations, and for statutory accounting and reporting as needed. The manager will partner with corporate accounting and with insurance finance and operations, and will be accountable for how the team implements new processes. This role is critical to the growth of the insurance business.

The Accounting Manager will assign work to individuals on the team, review their output, and develop each persons capability. The manager will also lead efforts to improve how the team works so assignments are completed accurately and in the fastest, most efficient way.

What Youll Do

• Manage individual contributors through the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the insurance holding company and insurance carrier entities. Plan the close, assign work, monitor progress, and clear blockers so the close is accurate and on time
• Set expectations for each direct report, review their work, and give direct feedback. Own the quality of the teams output
• Establish, document, and own internal control procedures so financial reporting is accurate and on time. Make sure each person on the team follows those procedures
• Review each team members schedules for accuracy and for compliance with accounting regulations. Do not pass work up that the team has not already reviewed
• Train direct reports on the financial systems. Manage the key interfaces and handoffs the team depends on
• Recommend improvements to the financial systems and the processes around them. Lead implementation, and assign owners on the team
• Initiate and lead department projects and continuous improvement work, including projects that sit outside the teams day-to-day close. Decide who on the team owns each piece and hold them to it

Qualifications:

• Insurance industry experience working with Statutory, GAAP and P&C insurance industry is required,
• Supervisory or Managerial experience is also a must.
• Familiarity with NAIC quarterly and annual statement content and preparation
• Advanced Excel expertise preferred
• Experience with large-scale accounting systems
• Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions to achieve results
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Amazing benefits and brand name company on the cutting edge.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 110000

Salary Max : $ 150000

Currency Type : USD