Account Executive

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Industry collaboration

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Account Executive for a remote role in the Finance & Insurance space. This position blends client leadership with financial oversight and cross-functional coordination to deliver strong operational outcomes.

You will partner with clients, board members, auditors, actuaries, and legal counsel while driving retention and value. You will lead an internal team, guide complex engagements, and support growth through strategic client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Seven+ years of experience in captive insurance, auditing, risk management, or captive management.
• CPA, CPCU, ACIA, ARM, or ACI preferred designations.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience.
• Strong understanding of captive insurance operations and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage complex client relationships and multiple priorities.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of account managers in talent functions including recruiting and performance management.
• Serve as the executive relationship manager and trusted advisor for assigned captive clients.
• Lead client, board, and stakeholder meetings, presenting financial and operational results.
• Oversee complex client engagements, resolving escalated issues and enhancing client value.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvements and quality standards.
• Provide oversight of financial reporting, regulatory filings, and risk management activities.
• Collaborate with auditors, actuaries, and legal counsel to support client objectives.
• Support business growth through client retention, proposal development, and thought leadership.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Captive insurance

Strategic thinking

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Account Executive to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This remote opportunity is ideal for a relationship-driven finance professional who can serve as a trusted advisor to captive insurance clients. The role blends client leadership, financial and regulatory oversight, and cross-functional coordination to deliver strong operational outcomes. You will partner closely with clients, board members, auditors, actuaries, and legal counsel while helping drive retention, process improvement, and overall client value.

You will also lead an internal team, guide complex engagements, and support the organization’s growth through strategic client service.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of account managers in talent functions including recruiting and performance management.
• Serve as the executive relationship manager and trusted advisor for assigned captive clients.
• Lead client, board, and stakeholder meetings, presenting financial and operational results.
• Oversee complex client engagements, resolving escalated issues and enhancing client value.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvements and quality standards.
• Provide oversight of financial reporting, regulatory filings, and risk management activities.
• Collaborate with auditors, actuaries, and legal counsel to support client objectives.
• Support business growth through client retention, proposal development, and thought leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Seven or more years of experience in captive insurance, auditing, risk management, or captive management.
• Preferred professional designations: CPA, CPCU, ACIA, ARM, or ACI.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience.
• Strong understanding of captive insurance operations and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage complex client relationships and multiple priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement.
• Engagement in strategic decision-making and leadership roles.
• Collaboration with industry experts and stakeholders.
• Dynamic work environment with a focus on operational excellence.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.