Assistant Finance Director (Insurance Accounting)

About the role

The Michigan Municipal League seeks an Assistant Finance Director to oversee and manage financial functions, including liability and property pools, worker's compensation fund, unemployment fund, and other non-insurance affiliate funds. This role collaborates closely with the Finance Director to support organizational goals, ensure financial integrity, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide day-to-day management of financial functions associated with the League's insurance programs and other assigned funds.
• Ensure strong internal controls, compliance, and financial integrity while continuously evaluating and improving processes and systems.
• Oversee and perform complex accounting functions for insurance programs and other assigned funds, including:
• Reinsurance accounting, financial statement disclosures, and regulatory reporting.
• Dividend calculations and fund allocations.
• Workpapers, journal entries, and financial reporting for all assigned funds.
• General ledger activity, reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Lead all audit activities for the League's insurance programs and other assigned funds, including oversight of year-end close, work papers, SOC-1 reports, and other supporting schedules.
• Interpret, implement, and ensure compliance with GASB and other applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare and present financial statements, narratives, reports, and analyses to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Perform financial analysis to identify and address trends and abnormalities.
• Leverage technology and other resources to improve efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of departmental operations.
• Lead the development, preparation, and administration of assigned budgets.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop assigned staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including advanced-level work.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in insurance accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and FASB standards.
• Advanced proficiency in finance and accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make public presentations.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to work and collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to effectively lead and direct the work of others.
• Ability to exercise excellent judgement with a strong work ethic, while maintaining a flexible mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with superior organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• Residency in Michigan or willingness to relocate is required to support the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• Additional professional or technical certifications (i.e. CPA) are preferred.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to work and collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to effectively lead and direct the work of others.
• Ability to exercise excellent judgement with a strong work ethic, while maintaining a flexible mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with superior organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• Residency in Michigan or willingness to relocate is required to support the communities we serve.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in finance and accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make public presentations.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to work and collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to effectively lead and direct the work of others.
• Ability to exercise excellent judgement with a strong work ethic, while maintaining a flexible mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with superior organizational skills and close attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, competitive health insurance plans, retirement savings plans with a generous employer match, and a variety of other benefit offerings.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $137,000, depending on qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible work environment, including remote work options.