Accounting Manager

Oliver James Group; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Oliver James, a Tampa-based Property & Casualty insurer, seeks an Accounting Operations Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, close processes, and internal controls in a hybrid work setting.

The role blends accounting, operations, and process improvement, with oversight of a team and cross-functional collaboration with claims, underwriting, and finance to streamline financial workflows and deliver actionable performance insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of accounting experience in public accounting and/or insurance.
• Property & Casualty insurance experience preferred.
• Experience mentoring staff and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and insurance accounting operations.
• Proven ability to improve processes and implement scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including GL, close processes, and reconciliations.
• Mentor and lead a team of accounting professionals; provide development and performance oversight.
• Drive improvements in month-end and quarter-end close for accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with claims, underwriting, and finance to streamline workflows.
• Support internal controls development compliant with regulatory/audit requirements.
• Lead or assist with system implementations, automation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Accounting Operations Manager Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid)

Oliver James is currently partnered with a growing Property & Casualty insurance carrier based in the Tampa area to identify an Accounting Operations Manager. This is a high-impact opportunity to join a well-capitalized organization that is investing in its finance infrastructure and building out scalable processes to support continued growth.

This role will sit at the intersection of accounting, operations, and process improvement-ideal for someone who enjoys both managing a team and driving efficiencies across complex financial workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activity, close processes, and reconciliations
• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing leadership, development, and performance oversight
• Drive improvements in month-end and quarter-end close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Partner cross-functionally with claims, underwriting, and finance teams to streamline operational accounting workflows
• Support the development and enhancement of internal controls in compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
• Lead or assist with system implementations, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with financial reporting and provide insights to senior leadership on operational performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
• 6+ years of accounting experience, with a mix of public accounting and/or insurance industry experience
• Prior experience within Property & Casualty insurance is highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring staff
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting operations within an insurance environment
• Proven ability to improve processes and implement scalable solutions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

Why This Opportunity

• Join a growing P&C carrier with strong leadership and a clear growth trajectory
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on processes and team development
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with exposure to senior leadership
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits package