Corporate Accounting Manager

Odyssey Group; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Odyssey Group in New York, NY, is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to lead journal entries, reconciliations and statutory reporting while ensuring GAAP compliance. The role collaborates with Tax, Compliance and Finance Operations to deliver accurate financial statements and manage regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include leading close processes, strengthening internal controls, coordinating audits, and driving process improvements through technology and automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of Statutory Accounting and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with insurance regulatory/statutory reporting, including Annual Statement preparation.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee quarterly and annual close processes and provide timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with Tax, Compliance, Finance Operations and other cross-functional teams.
• Monitor accounting activities, analyze variances, and identify drivers.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field; CPA preferred

Job description

Corporate Accounting Manager

Date: Aug 30, 2026

Location: New York, NY, US

Company: Odyssey

Hudson is a market-leading specialty insurer that offers a wide range of property and casualty insurance products to corporations, professional firms and individuals through retailers, wholesalers and program administrators.
We focus our attention and our resources on finding high-quality solutions that give our business partners, producers and policyholders a safe harbor for the risks they face.
Headquartered in New York City with offices throughout the U.S. and in Vancouver, Canada, Hudson underwrites excess insurance on an admitted basis through Hudson Insurance Company and on a non-admitted basis through Hudson Excess Insurance Company.
Collectively known as Hudson Insurance Group, its companies are rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best, Financial Size Category XV.
Hudson Insurance Group is the U.S. Insurance Division of the Odyssey Group, a leading global provider of reinsurance and specialty insurance. Odyssey Group is a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.

Position Summary

As the Manager of Corporate Accounting, you will be responsible for managing key corporate accounting functions, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, insurance statutory financial reporting and coordination with tax and compliance departments. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting compliance with statutory accounting requirements, U.S. GAAP and internal control standards. The position will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including head office, to support business objections and continuous process improvements.

• Manage and oversee key corporate accounting functions, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee the quarterly and annual accounting close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial information in accordance with statutory accounting principles and U.S. GAAP.
• Support the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, Annual Statement schedules, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with Tax, Compliance, Finance Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Monitor accounting activities and financial results, investigate variances and discrepancies, and provide analysis to identify trends, issues, and underlying business drivers.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting and corporate accounting processes; identify control gaps and implement appropriate enhancements.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit requests, including providing documentation, explanations, reconciliations, and other requested information.
• Partner with the U.S. GAAP head office and other corporate functions to ensure consistent application of accounting policies, reporting requirements, and financial processes.
• Oversee and review accounting transactions and related systems to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data and reporting.
• Lead and support Finance strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects that impact corporate accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and reporting processes, including leveraging technology and automation to increase efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Develop and implement best practices, policies, and procedures to strengthen accounting operations and support continuous process improvement.
• Provide guidance and technical accounting support on complex transactions and accounting matters, including evaluating the impact on statutory and U.S. GAAP reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external parties to resolve accounting and reporting issues and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Perform other accounting, financial reporting, and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Knowledge of Statutory Accounting and U.S. GAAP
• Experience with insurance regulatory/statutory reporting, including Annual Statement preparation
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships across teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong analytic, organizational and communication skills

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Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City