AVP, Accounting Operations

Resolution Life Group Services Limited; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 135,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolution Life Group Services Limited is seeking an AVP, Accounting Operations to lead daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain strong internal controls.

This role oversees payroll and expense accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries while partnering with Finance, Operations, Actuarial, IT, and external stakeholders to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with general ledger systems, account reconciliations, and close processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities.
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries in a timely manner.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Monitor financial results and perform variance analysis to identify trends and risks.
• Support internal and external reporting including audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate audit activities and provide required documentation.
• Identify control enhancements and streamline accounting processes.
• Develop and coach accounting staff to support close deadlines.
• Allocate resources to meet close and reporting timelines.
• Lead automation and standardization initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Communicate financial issues, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Support strategic projects, acquisitions, integrations, and business initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Leadership abilities

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

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Role Title

AVP, Accounting Operations

The AVP in Accounting Operations is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting operations function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, timely close processes, and operational excellence. This role oversees accounting staff, oversees payroll and expense accounting, manages balance sheet reconciliations and journal entry processes, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and partners closely with Finance, Operations, Actuarial, IT, and external stakeholders to support organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review, and approval of journal entries.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and resolution of outstanding reconciling items.
• Monitor financial results and perform variance analysis to identify trends and risks.
• Support internal and external reporting requirements, including audit requests.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate audit activities and provide supporting documentation as needed.
• Monitor adherence to accounting procedures and identify control enhancement opportunities.
• Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals through coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Establish priorities and allocate resources to meet close and reporting deadlines.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes and reduce manual activities.
• Lead initiatives focused on automation, standardization, and operational efficiency.
• Communicate financial and operational issues, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Support strategic projects, acquisitions, integrations, and business initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with general ledger systems, account reconciliations, and close processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.

Preferred experience

• Overseeing Fixed Asset accounting, Intercompany/Inter-unit accounting, expense accounting, and Payroll accounting functions, including related reconciliations, controls, reporting, and process improvements.

Critical Skills

Critical Skills At Resolution Life, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well‑reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

Location West Chester, PA (3 days/week in the office)

Resolution Life US is committed to disclosing a reasonable estimate of the base salary for our job roles. These estimates consider a wide range of factors in making base salary decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

In addition to salary, Resolution Life US offers a comprehensive benefits package, including our health & wellness program, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The range for the role may differ based on the location.

West Chester, PA - $135,000-$157,000

Critical Skills

Critical Skills At Resolution Life, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well‑reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

Resolution Life was founded with a clear mission: to support the long‑term growth of the primary life insurance industry and deliver on our commitments to our policyholders, for the benefit of society. We serve that mission by acting as a global custodian to the life insurance and annuity industry by providing capital for growth through reinsurance and acquiring and managing portfolios of life insurance companies. Our innovative approach ensures promises can be kept, the primary market can grow, and everyone involved can have a secure financial future. In fact, we pride ourselves on innovating fit‑for‑purpose solutions to our customers’ challenges. We seek talented, ambitious people who dare to be different in their thinking, willingly collaborate, thrive in a dynamic, agile environment and share our desire to drive change for a better future. We will support you to drive your own career and achieve your full potential at Resolution Life. We’ve got big ambitions for the future and know we’ve got the best people to take us there. We hope to offer our people a career, not just a job. Check out our current employment openings and see if Resolution Life is right for you. Learn more about Resolution Life.