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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.

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