Senior Accounting Manager, Insurance

About The Role

We're looking for a hands-on accounting professional who naturally takes ownership and thrives on problem-solving. This role calls for strong technical accounting knowledge, meaningful insurance industry experience, and the confidence to independently manage complex accounting matters — from digging into the underlying data and researching the right accounting treatment, to bringing the right people together and driving a solution through to completion.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

Insurance Accounting

• Oversee monthly premiums, claims, settlements, and internal and external reporting for all insurance products
• Own assigned insurance-side areas from beginning to end, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Provide accounting leadership and subject matter expertise for insurance-related operations, including revenue, premiums, commissions, claims, reserves, carrier or partner activity, and related balance sheet accounts

Close, Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Play an active role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial results
• Analyze complex or unusual transactions and determine the appropriate accounting treatment with limited supervision
• Review financial results and account activity to identify inconsistencies, trends, errors, and areas requiring further investigation
• Take ownership of accounting issues by researching the underlying problem, recommending solutions, and driving matters through resolution
• Assist with international accounting activities, including foreign subsidiaries, intercompany transactions, foreign currency matters, and local reporting requirements, as applicable
• Assist with external audits and provide requested documentation, schedules, and accounting support

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Partner with senior management on technical accounting matters, financial reporting, process improvements, and special projects
• Provide guidance, review, and mentorship to other accounting team members while helping develop stronger accounting fundamentals and analytical skills across the team
• Improve accounting processes and controls by challenging existing practices and identifying opportunities for greater accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and automation
• Help document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls as the organization continues to grow and evolve
• Serve as a dependable accounting leader who can step into new or ambiguous areas, establish structure, and move work forward

Special Projects & Cross-Functional Work

• Lead and execute special projects as needed, including researching issues, developing solutions, and driving projects through completion
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, compliance, tax, treasury, and other business teams to understand transactions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, specifically within the insurance or reinsurance sector
• Experience managing complex accounting processes with a high degree of independence
• Demonstrated ability to research accounting issues, exercise sound judgment, and independently determine appropriate next steps
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand both transaction-level details and the broader financial impact
• Ability to work effectively in an evolving environment where processes or responsibilities may not always be clearly defined
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both accounting professionals and non-accounting business partners

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred
• Experience with international accounting, foreign subsidiaries, multi-currency environments, and/or intercompany accounting
• Experience working within a complex multi-entity organization
• Experience with accounting systems & close/reconciliation platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Applied Epic, Numeric, Floqast)
• Experience identifying and implementing accounting process improvements or automation
• Previous experience mentoring, reviewing, or developing junior accounting staff

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary of $130,000 - $140,000 DOE
• Growth Opportunity: Join a company in its early stages and help build its foundation for success
• Equity: Opportunity to earn equity compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a full health and welfare benefits package, a 401(k) match, and flexible Paid Time Off
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy RV rental discounts and a company culture that values a healthy balance between work and adventure