Sr. Accountant - Captive Insurance
Holmes Murphy · Waukee, IA · 2 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
About the role
The Sr. Accountant at Innovative Captive Strategies (ICS) plays a crucial role in the strategic management, performance, and growth of complex captive insurance programs. This position requires a strong background in regulatory reporting, accounting oversight, and corporate compliance, along with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review captive financial statements
- Provide accounting oversight and ensure regulatory and corporate compliance
- Lead the day-to-day and long-term management of assigned captive insurance programs
- Act as a strategic advisor to clients on captive design, optimization, and performance
- Analyze and communicate financial results, including underwriting performance, surplus, reserves, and projections
- Prepare and present board materials, financial reports, actuarial analyses, and business plans
- Coverage with actuaries, auditors, attorneys, fronting carriers, reinsurers, and regulators
- Ensure compliance with captive domicile requirements and governance best practices
- Identify opportunities for innovation, program enhancements, and captive growth strategies
- Mentor and support captive team members, fostering development and collaboration
- Participate in client board meetings and strategic planning discussions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, risk management, finance, insurance, business, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in captive insurance management or related risk consulting
- Strong knowledge of captive structures, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements
- Proven experience managing complex client relationships
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Professional designations such as ACI, CPCU, ARM, CPA, or similar
- Experience working with multiple captive domiciles
Why Join ICS?
- Opportunity to manage sophisticated and innovative captive programs
- Supportive, collaborative culture with access to Holmes Murphy’s broader resources
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Flexible work environment and emphasis on professional growth
Benefits
- Core benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave and supportive new parent benefits
- Continuing education and tuition reimbursement
- Profit sharing 401k plan
- Volunteer time off and employee matching gifts to charities
- Diversity day time off and DE&I programs
- Annual merit increases and promotion opportunities
- Discretionary bonus opportunity
About ICS
Innovative Captive Strategies (ICS) is a premier captive insurance management and advisory firm dedicated to delivering customized, forward-thinking captive solutions. We combine deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset to help organizations better manage risk, enhance financial performance, and achieve long-term strategic objectives.