Director of Accounting — Lead GAAP & Statutory Close

Oliver James Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is partnering with a growing insurance organization to recruit a Director of Accounting. You will lead the accounting function, manage a team of approximately four to five professionals and partner with senior finance leadership in a hands-on leadership role.

The position combines oversight of GAAP and statutory reporting with strengthening controls, improving processes, and supporting financial systems transformation. Office-based with limited hybrid after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Strong insurance accounting experience, ideally within life, health or supplemental health.
• Proven statutory reporting expertise; experience with NAIC Blue, Yellow or Orange Books is required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and full-cycle accounting experience.
• Previous people management experience and a hands-on leadership approach.
• Ability to improve close processes and consistently meet reporting deadlines.
• Public company reporting exposure and ERP implementation experience are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Own month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Oversee the preparation and review of GAAP financial statements, statutory reporting and regulatory filings.
• Partner with group finance and SEC reporting teams to deliver reporting requirements.
• Lead, develop and hold the accounting team accountable for performance and deadlines.
• Establish consistent accounting procedures, strengthen internal controls and drive process improvements.
• Support financial systems upgrades and guide the accounting function through change.

Skills

Insurance accounting

Statutory reporting

GAAP

People management

Close processes

Internal controls

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Oliver James is partnering with a growing insurance organization to recruit a Director of Accounting. You will lead the accounting function, manage a team of approximately four to five professionals and partner with senior finance leadership in a hands-on leadership role.

The position combines oversight of GAAP and statutory reporting with strengthening controls, improving processes, and supporting financial systems transformation. Office-based with limited hybrid after 90 days.