Senior Manager of Financial Reporting – Insurance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee accounting activities related to insurance operations, including reserves, reinsurance transactions, and catastrophe-related accounting.
• Maintain and strengthen internal control frameworks, including SOX compliance, while supporting internal and external audit requirements.
• Research and provide guidance on complex accounting matters and technical accounting issues in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures to support business growth and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with finance, actuarial, operations, and executive leadership teams to align accounting processes with broader business objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team while establishing clear expectations and accountability.
• Sure operational accounting activities support accurate, reliable, and transparent financial reporting.
• Promote best practices and governance standards across the accounting organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, technical accounting, or corporate accounting leadership.
• Prior experience within the Property & Casualty insurance industry or another highly regulated financial services environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, insurance accounting principles, and internal control frameworks.
• Proven ability to analyze complex transactions and apply sound accounting judgment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience driving process improvement initiatives and managing change within a growing organization.