Manager, Administrator & Obligor Accounting (AO)

About the role

Build the future with us. Are you driven by continuous improvement and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Manager, Administrator & Obligor Accounting, you will play a key role in the planning and overseeing of the administrator/obligor accounting activities in areas such as process improvement, quality assurance, and accounting/reporting operations. This position will be pivotal in ensuring that our processes are well controlled, scalable and designed to meet our clients’ needs. This role will support the financial reporting and accounting operations for the company’s administrators and obligors.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports through planning, directing, and organizing departmental duties.
• Lead the team through continuous process improvement.
• Manage the monthly financial close process for administrators and obligors, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries and preliminary/final AO company financial statements.
• Maintain compliance and timely completion of account reconciliations as reviewer for the team.
• Ensure that reconciliations are appropriately assigned commensurate with the team’s workloads and skillset.
• Aid in the development and reporting of relevant KPIs and metrics to optimize the performance and success of the team.
• Ensure accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactions.
• Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed.

Requirements

• Known for their ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.
• Strong ability to present financial data to senior leaders and business clients.
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders within Operations, Sales, Accounting, and other areas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 5-7 years of accounting work experience with 3 years of people management.
• Experience within the insurance or service contract industry required, F&I industry preferred.
• Experience in financial systems required (NetSuite, SAP, Blackline, Great Plains, etc.).

Qualifications

• Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Benefits

• Flexible Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) + company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Performance bonus.

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.