Statutory Accounting Manager (Remote)

Overview

This position supports the availability of basic property insurance for homeowners in the State of California. The organization is seeking a Statutory Accounting Manager to oversee key accounting functions, process improvement, reporting, and the leadership of accounting staff.

The employer is unable to consider applicants in the following states: New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Washington, and Wyoming.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely and efficient month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Perform and manage account analysis to ensure variances are explained accurately.
• Oversee the integrity of accounting records by ensuring staff compliance with organizational accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage, track, and fulfill requests from auditors.
• Manage finance quality assurance audit processes.
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate documentation, reconciliations, and reports to support audit requests.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to streamline accounting processes, including enhancements to general ledger software and billing systems.
• Resolve escalated issues arising from operations and coordinate with other departments.
• Liaise with the bank and other parties.
• Manage and develop accounting staff, providing direction and guidance to accomplish team goals.
• Perform backup duties within the department as required.

Responsibilities (Financial Accounting)

• Manage preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with statutory accounting practices.
• Ensure department goals are met and adhere to approved budgets.
• Manage development and preparation of complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
• Review analysis of current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to support budgeting for future revenues and expenses.
• Manage preparation of draft audited financial reports for external auditors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience.
• 5 to 7 years of statutory accounting experience required for Financial Accounting Manager.
• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.
• Exposure to insurance systems and knowledge of insurance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation accrual.

Location

California