Accounting Operations & Transformation Lead

Forvis Mazars, LLP; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

Talent Shift, LLC, a subsidiary of Forvis Mazars, LLP, is seeking a senior Statutory Accounting professional for an insurance client on a 12-month fully remote contract. The ideal candidate will lead the stabilization and improvement of the accounting function, covering month-end close, reconciliations, GL activities, and financial reporting.

The role requires 15+ years of leadership in insurance accounting and U.S. work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or other related fields.
• 15+ years of relevant Insurance Industry accounting leadership experience.
• Reside in the continental United States and eligible to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Lead stabilization and improvement of the accounting function, identifying gaps across processes, controls, staffing, systems, and financial reporting.
• Assess current accounting operations and implement improvements across month-end close, reconciliations, GL activities, financial reporting, and related processes.
• Strengthen the accounting control environment with standardized procedures, clear ownership, and appropriate review processes.
• Partner with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and build a scalable accounting organization for the interim engagement.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Statutory Accounting professional for our insurance client on a project basis. This role contract role is fully-remote with a duration of 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the stabilization and improvement of the accounting function, identifying gaps across processes, controls, staffing, systems, and financial reporting.
• Assess current accounting operations and implement improvements across month-end close, reconciliations, general ledger activities, financial reporting, and related accounting processes.
• Strengthen the accounting control environment by establishing standardized procedures, clear ownership, appropriate review processes, and sustainable operating practices.
• Partner with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve accounting issues, improve team effectiveness, and build a scalable accounting organization that can operate effectively following the interim engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or other related fields
• 15+ years of relevant Insurance Industry accounting leadership experience
• Qualified applicants must reside in the continental U.S.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About TALENT SHIFT, LLC

Talent Shift, LLC is a marketplace that matches professionals with projects at dynamic companies across the globe, including exciting opportunities in advisory, assurance and tax. Our community is cultivated by a team of dedicated professionals working to help clients navigate hybrid workforce strategies and connect contract workers with projects they love. Talent Shift, LLC is a subsidiary of Forvis Mazars, LLP. Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications. Know Your Rights

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Pursuant to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range displayed is for the Colorado market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

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Virginia Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Virginia's Equal Pay Law, the salary range displayed is for the Virginia market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non‑exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

Vermont Act 155

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Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act

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Minnesota Wage Transparency

Pursuant to the Minnesota's Wage Transparency Act, the salary range displayed is for the Minnesota market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Positions that are non‑exempt will be eligible for overtime pay compensable at a rate of one and a half times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a work week. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.