Accounting Manager: Growth & Controls Leader

Shepherd Insurance; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Insurance in Carmel, IN is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, and lead the accounting team in close and reconciliation processes.

You will partner with the CFO and Controller to support financial strategy, drive internal controls, and improve profitability with a collaborative, family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Strong people management skills to cultivate and grow the team, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls, preferred.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Familiar with a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Office products, and accounting systems/software (QuickBooks).
• Ability to travel to acquired organizations and offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Serve as leader and mentor in the development of the accounting staff, including performance reviews and training measures.
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls across accounting processes.
• Partner and collaborate with Controller to ensure accurate revenue, resolution of billing/commission/payment issues, carrier payables, trust accounts, and commission accounting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Prepare and review management reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards.
• Manage the financial processes of the team including, but not limited to: Cash reconciliations, receivables, payables, accruals, tax payments etc.
• Assign and monitor workloads to ensure deadlines and accuracy standards are met.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement amongst internal and external teams.
• Serve as secondary contact for external auditors, regulators, and tax advisors as requested.
• Oversee audit preparation, respond to inquiries, and ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Monitor compliance with fiduciary responsibility for client and carrier funds.
• Analyze financial trends and provide insights to support growth and profitability.
• Lead process improvements and system enhancements within accounting and finance teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Deadline management

Office software

QuickBooks

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Job description

Shepherd Insurance in Carmel, IN is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, and lead the accounting team in close and reconciliation processes.

You will partner with the CFO and Controller to support financial strategy, drive internal controls, and improve profitability with a collaborative, family-oriented culture.