Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to support a long-term contract opportunity in the reinsurance sector. This role will lead core accounting activities, strengthen financial controls, and deliver accurate reporting that supports business decisions. The position is ideal for a hands-on finance specialist who can guide daily operations while improving processes and maintaining regulatory and reporting standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, the general ledger, and cash reconciliation functions to maintain accurate financial records.

• Oversee monthly and annual close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete, reliable, and properly reviewed.

• Produce financial statements and management reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, highlighting budget variances and key performance trends.

• Prepare and review journal entries, including allocations and interdepartmental recharges, to support accurate ledger activity.

• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts by partnering with teams to compile expense assumptions and revenue expectations.

• Establish, refine, and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and budget procedures to promote compliance and operational consistency.

• Coordinate external audit activities and provide the documentation, analysis, and follow-up needed for a smooth year-end audit process.

• Supervise and coach finance team members, offering training, guidance, and performance feedback to strengthen departmental effectiveness.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support broader financial objectives and deliver ad hoc analysis, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

• Manage projects focused on enhancing finance processes and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting quality.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including leadership responsibility in a corporate finance or accounting environment.
• Strong expertise in month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, and journal entry review.
• Proven ability to prepare and interpret financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis reports.
• Experience supporting or leading financial statement audits and working with external auditors.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance with applicable financial and tax regulations.
• Demonstrated success mentoring accounting staff and coordinating work across a finance team.
• Strong analytical judgment with the ability to resolve complex accounting matters and respond to ad hoc reporting needs.

Compensation

$60.00-$70.00 Hourly

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