Accounting Manager

Overview

This role supports the Pets Best business by leading core accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and improving accounting processes. The Accounting Manager will analyze large sets of data through modern tools and collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Claims, FP&A, and enterprise accounting teams.

Responsibilities also include leveraging Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations to optimize accounting processes, improve reporting capabilities, and drive operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Close Management: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• General Ledger & Balance Sheet Integrity: Oversee reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, AP, AR, cash management, and compliance with accounting policy.
• Insurance Accounting & Carrier Reporting: Support premium, claims, commission, reserve, reinsurance, and underwriter reporting activities within an MGA environment.
• Financial Systems & Process Improvement: Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations to improve efficiency, reporting, automation, and financial processes; partner with IT and business stakeholders to implement enhancements.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain strong internal controls, support audits, monitor risks, and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Operations, Actuarial, Underwriting, IT, FP&A, and enterprise finance teams to improve reporting and business performance.
• Team Leadership & Development: Coach and develop accounting professionals while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Insurance industry accounting experience, preferably in an MGA or carrier environment.
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or a comparable ERP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred.
• Experience with reinsurance, premium, or claims accounting.
• Power BI or financial reporting tools.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or upgrades.
• Continuous improvement and process automation experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits may include the following (offerings may be dependent upon location):

• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Pet friendly office environment
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Pet Insurance
• On the job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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