Director of Insurance Accounting: Lead Statutory & Audit

Atlas Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search in New York City is seeking a Director of Insurance Accounting to lead the insurance operations accounting function for life and annuity entities. This full-time, on-site role offers high exposure to senior leadership and a chance to help build the accounting infrastructure of a growing platform.

The base salary ranges from $200,000 to $250,000 per year, with bonus potential to be determined at offer.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Deep insurance statutory accounting experience from industry, public accounting, or both.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee premium accounting, policy liabilities, claims reserves, reinsurance settlements, cash management, and treasury across both entities.
• Own quarterly and annual statutory filings with the NAIC, AM Best, and MCAS.
• Manage audited financial statements.
• Serve as primary contact for external audits and state insurance department examinations.
• As the team's technical accounting resource, research and implement Statutory Accounting Principles.
• Advise on new products and transactions.
• Lead annual audits of third-party administrators.
• Partner with investment accounting for consolidated reporting, intercompany settlements, and internal controls.
• Directly manage and develop a remote finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

CPA

Job description

Atlas Search in New York City is seeking a Director of Insurance Accounting to lead the insurance operations accounting function for life and annuity entities. This full-time, on-site role offers high exposure to senior leadership and a chance to help build the accounting infrastructure of a growing platform.

The base salary ranges from $200,000 to $250,000 per year, with bonus potential to be determined at offer.