Accounting Manager

Mid-America Associates; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-America Associates, Inc. seeks a hands-on Accounting Lead to oversee the financial operations of the organization and affiliates.

Reporting to the President, the CFO will manage accounting, audit processes, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance in a small, high-responsibility environment. This role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to partner with senior leadership, external CPAs, actuaries, and investment advisors across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Significant accounting and finance experience, preferably in the insurance industry.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with insurance statutory accounting and/or multi-state insurance operations is highly desirable.
• Audit experience is highly desirable.
• CPA, MBA, or other advanced professional designation is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a broad range of responsibilities in a small, hands-on environment.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions for Mid-America Associates, Inc.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and filings.
• Oversee insurance-related accounting and regulatory requirements across states.
• Manage daily treasury and banking activities, including cash management.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, commissions, and other core functions.
• Supervise and develop two accounting department employees.
• Oversee financial operations including monthly accounting and reporting.
• Maintain relationships with CPA, actuary, investment advisors, and partners.
• Oversee HR activities, including payroll and compliance.
• Ensure maintenance of financial records, systems, and technology.
• Oversee disaster recovery planning and documentation.
• Provide financial information and guidance to President and senior leadership.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Integrity and discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA / MBA preferred

Job description

Mid-America Associates, Inc. is seeking a hands-on, experienced Accounting Lead to oversee the financial operations of the organiation and affiliates. Reporting directly to the President, the CFO will have broad responsibility for accounting, audit process, financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a broad scope of responsibility and working closely with senior leadership and external professional advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions for Mid-America Associates, Inc.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and ensure accurate and timely completion of required filings.
• Oversee insurance-related accounting and regulatory requirements, including maintaining the companies' licensing and compliance requirements across multiple states.
• Manage daily treasury and banking activities, including cash management and review of banking transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, commissions, and other core accounting functions.
• Supervise, develop, and review the work of two accounting department employees.
• Oversee the financial operations of Mid-America Associates, including monthly accounting and reporting.
• Maintain strong relationships with the independent CPA, actuary, investment advisors, and other external professional partners.
• Oversee human resources activities for the organizations, including payroll and related compliance requirements.
• Ensure appropriate maintenance of financial records, accounting systems, and related technology.
• Oversee the companies' disaster recovery planning and ensure appropriate documentation is maintained.
• Provide financial information, analysis, and guidance to the President and senior leadership as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Significant accounting and finance experience, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with insurance statutory accounting and/or multi-state insurance operations is highly desirable.
• Audit experience is highly desirable.
• CPA, MBA, or other advanced professional designation is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a broad range of responsibilities in a small, hands-on environment.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.