Manager, Corporate Accounting

Summary

Join World Insurance Associates, a rapidly growing insurance broker, as a Corporate Accountant. You will play a key role in month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate financial statements compliant with US GAAP. Responsibilities include financial consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, internal controls, and compliance. You will collaborate with IT and finance teams to optimize financial reporting systems. The ideal candidate possesses strong corporate accounting experience, deep knowledge of US GAAP, and excellent communication and leadership skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a focus on M&A activity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience with corporate accounting, financial reporting, and consolidation processes
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting regulations, and accounting best practices
• Strong proficiency with accounting software (NetSuite is a plus) and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and other relevant regulatory bodies while identifying areas of improvement
• Review and analyze corporate-level trial balance and segment-level reporting packages delivered to Corporate
• Assist with high-level and accounting department analytical reviews
• Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations for consolidated reporting
• Provide support to the CFO, Corporate Controller and Segment Controllers
• Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls over financial reporting to ensure accuracy and prevent errors or fraud
• Work closely with external auditors and technical reporting and accounting to ensure compliance with financial reporting standards
• Support the preparation for audits and regulatory filings, promptly addressing any identified issues and assist with remediation initiatives
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to enhance financial reporting systems, tools, and processes
• Leverage automation and technology to improve the efficiency of accounting operations and ensure scalability among all segments

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience in M&A accounting, including integration of financial systems and post-acquisition reporting preferred
• Experience in the insurance industry or financial services is preferred but not required
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, especially with M&A activity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges and process improvements