Captive Accounting Manager

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Life and accident insurance

401(K) and Roth options

Educational expense reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) is seeking a Captive Accounting Manager responsible for managing a portfolio of captive clients. You will oversee financial statements, prepare management reports, and liaise with third-party service providers. The ideal candidate will possess strong client coordination skills and advanced proficiency in software tools.

The position requires effective communication and a commitment to providing excellent service, with the flexibility to adapt to various client needs. Join us to thrive in a diversity-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years client coordination and/or claims management experience OR 10 years with High School degree.
• Willing to travel approximately 2-4 times a year.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio of captive clients, including financial statements and management reports.
• Present at captive Board of Director meetings.
• Work with auditors, actuaries, and regulators.

Skills

Client coordination and claims management

Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or High School with extensive experience

Job description

Introduction

At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible. As part of our global team, you’ll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward-looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same. We’re a community of confidently curious problem-solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you’ll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Overview

Artex is one of the world’s fastest growing and most diverse insurance managers. With more than 500 employees in 16 worldwide locations, our employees work together to conceive, design and manage alternative risk transfer solutions that help our clients manage today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

The Captive Accounting Manager is responsible for the management of a portfolio of captive clients.

How you’ll make an impact

• Oversee a portfolio of captive clients including preparation or review of financial statements, management reports, monitoring cash flow and budgets.
• Compile, consolidate, and analyze financial information for captive clients, as needed.
• Facilitate, prepare and present at captive Board of Director meetings.
• Work with various service providers such as auditors, actuaries, regulators in effectively managing the captive clients.
• Facilitate annual captive audit, providing required information and support to complete and file with captive regulators.
• Explain basic accounting and finance concepts to non-accountants.
• Provide support and communication with captive client and its business divisions on all captive matters.
• Provide excellent customer service to captive clients and captive service providers.
• Work well individually and in a team environment.
• May provide direction and oversight to other team members.

About You

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years client coordination and/or claims management experience OR High School degree and 10 years client coordination and/or claims management experience.
• Able and willing to travel approximately 2-4 times a year.
• Advanced computer skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
• Motivated individual who is deadline driven and committed to delivering an excellent level of client service.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.

Preferred:

• CPA, MBA or other financial professional certification preferred.
• Knowledge of insurance captives or insurance accounting fundamentals.

Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one.
• Life and accident insurance.
• 401(K) and Roth options.
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA).
• Educational expense reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace).
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function).
• Training programs.
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• And more.

The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

We value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship. The company will make reasonable accommodations to known disabilities.