AVP, Accounting Operations

Resolution Life Group Services Limited; Glenloch (PA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness program

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Resolution Life Group Services Limited is seeking an AVP, Accounting Operations to lead day-to-day accounting close, ensure accurate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls. You will supervise staff, manage payroll and expense accounting, and partner with Finance, Operations, Actuarial, IT and external stakeholders to support strategic objectives.

The role requires 7+ years in accounting with US GAAP knowledge, and a CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with general ledger systems, reconciliations, and close processes.

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 reconciling items.
• Monitor financial results and perform variance analysis to identify trends and risks.
• Support internal and external reporting, including audit requests.
• Coordinate audit activities and provide supporting documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

7+ years accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

General ledger systems

Job description

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

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
2. CPA preferred.
3. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
4. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
5. Experience with general ledger systems, account reconciliations, and close processes.
6. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
7. Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
8. 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

1. Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
2. Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
3. Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
4. Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
5. 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)

Salary

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

Benefits

• our health & wellness program
• incentive and recognition programs
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

About Us

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.