Accounting Manager

Oliver James Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is partnering with a distinguished P&C insurer to recruit an Accounting Manager to lead a team build-out in Manhattan. This role combines hands-on accounting, team leadership and collaboration across underwriting, actuarial, reinsurance, treasury and finance operations.

You will deliver accurate financial reporting, improve processes, strengthen the monthly close, and stay compliant with US GAAP and STAT requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of accounting experience; P&C experience required.
• Strong knowledge of STAT accounting principles and US GAAP for insurance.
• Experience with regulatory reporting and Annual Statement preparation.
• Ability to analyze financial discrepancies and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee underwriting accounting across product lines including entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate the monthly close and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support US GAAP and STAT reporting for statements.
• Review underwriting reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare management reports and financial analyses.
• Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, reinsurers, treasury and finance.
• Maintain internal controls and document for auditors and regulators.
• Identify automation opportunities to streamline reporting.

Skills

P&C insurance experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Salary$130000 - $165000

LocationManhattan, New York, NY, USA

ContractPermanent

IndustryAccountancyAccountancy & Finance

ContactAdam [e-mail]

Oliver James is currently partnered with a distinguished P& C insurer seeking an Accounting Manager to lead a team build‑out. This opportunity combines hands‑on accounting, team leadership and collaboration across underwriting, actuarial, reinsurance, treasury and finance operations. The successful candidate will help deliver accurate financial reporting while improving processes and strengthening the monthly close. This individual will be hands‑on for the build‑out of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting for underwriting activity across multiple product lines, including journal entries, account reconciliations and transaction processing.
• Coordinate the accounting close, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and delivered within reporting deadlines.
• Support US GAAP and STAT reporting, including data and schedules required for quarterly and annual statements.
• Review underwriting account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding items.
• Calculate and review profit‑sharing amounts payable to distribution partners.
• Prepare management reports and financial analyses that explain results, trends and key performance drivers.
• Partner with underwriting, actuarial, ceded reinsurance, treasury and finance operations to address accounting matters and improve data quality.
• Maintain effective internal controls and documentation, supporting requests from auditors and regulators.
• Contribute to finance initiatives, identifying opportunities to automate manual work, streamline reporting and accelerate close.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience; P&C experience a must.
• Knowledge of STAT accounting principles and a strong understanding of US GAAP pertaining to insurance accoutting.
• Experience supporting insurance regulatory reporting and Annual Statement preparation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to investigate and explain financial discrepancies.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working across departments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate work within demanding deadlines.
• Experience improving accounting processes and using technology to increase efficiency.