Accounting Manager, P&C Insurance — Team Build & Close

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

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.