Accounting Senior Manager - Insurance GAAP Lead

Vaco; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Manager of Accounting in Atlanta to lead a growing team and drive operational improvements within the finance organization. You will mentor staff, manage month-end close, and ensure accurate reporting under US GAAP and insurance statutes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership, CPA preferred, and a track record of process improvements in an insurance setting. Local candidates only in Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• CPA preferred.
• Insurance industry experience required.
• Strong statutory accounting and reporting experience required.
• Experience leading month-end close processes.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proven track record of process improvement and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Manage accounting operations, including AP, AR, banking activities, and reconciliations.
• Review and analyze financial results, trends, and budget performance.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and statutory accounting requirements.
• Oversee statutory reporting, premium tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Partner with auditors and coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Drive process improvements, automation efforts, and special accounting projects.
• Mentor, develop, and support accounting team members.

Skills

Leadership

Month-end close

AP

AR

US GAAP

Excel

Process improvement

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Manager of Accounting in Atlanta to lead a growing team and drive operational improvements within the finance organization. You will mentor staff, manage month-end close, and ensure accurate reporting under US GAAP and insurance statutes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership, CPA preferred, and a track record of process improvements in an insurance setting. Local candidates only in Atlanta, GA.