Accounting Manager, Compliance & Controls

Overview

This is a full-time, remote position within the continental United States, with preference given to candidates in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area.

An experienced accounting professional is sought to lead complex compliance, statutory reporting, and control functions. This leadership role involves ensuring accurate, compliant, and scalable financial reporting, regulatory obligations, audits, and tax processes as the organization grows.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory and GAAP financial reporting activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete filings across regulated jurisdictions.
• Oversee statutory audits, regulatory reporting obligations, and external audit relationships, including coordinating deliverables, remediation efforts, and filing timelines.
• Manage federal, state, and international tax compliance activities in partnership with external tax advisors, including SALT matters, transfer pricing studies, statutory tax reporting, and other complex tax initiatives.
• Maintain and improve regulatory compliance frameworks by tracking filing requirements, resolving compliance gaps, and supporting evolving jurisdictional requirements.
• Lead internal controls initiatives and remediation efforts, collaborating cross-functionally to strengthen financial reporting accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and evaluation of complex accounting transactions.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience within insurance, public accounting, or another highly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, statutory accounting principles, regulatory reporting, and financial compliance requirements.
• Experience managing audits, statutory filings, tax compliance activities, and internal control environments.
• Ability to navigate complex accounting and compliance matters with strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and a proactive ownership mindset.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting systems and Excel.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonuses.
• Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with highly rated carriers.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance.
• Free membership to the organization.

Location

Remote within the continental United States, with preference for candidates located in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area.