Manager, Accounting

Oliver James; Jersey City (NJ); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Health care and dependent care flexing

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Oliver James Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee multi-entity accounting, ensure GAAP compliance, and manage the monthly and quarterly close processes. The role emphasizes strong technical accounting expertise, regulatory reporting, and driving process improvements across finance teams.

The position supports intercompany accounting, financial statement preparation, and collaboration with corporate accounting to meet reporting requirements while advancing internal controls and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding and application of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle) and consolidation platforms like Hyperion HFM or FCCS.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Technical accounting expertise across GAAP and regulatory reporting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and time management skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage monthly and quarterly close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting packages.
• Oversee preparation and filing of GAAP financial statements with state regulators.
• Review balance sheet and cash reconciliations; resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure intercompany transactions are recorded accurately and variances researched.
• Analyze financial data and KPIs to identify trends and support business objectives.
• Participate in special projects like system implementations and process improvements.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team and partner with other departments.
• Support broader organizational reporting and corporate accounting initiatives.

Connaissances

U.S. GAAP

Internal controls

Excel

ERP systems (Oracle)

Hyperion HFM

FCCS

Financial consolidation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Regulatory reporting

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Outils

Oracle ERP

Hyperion HFM

FCCS

Description du poste

Accounting Manager

About the Role

A leading insurance organization is seeking an Accounting Manager to support its Specialty Risk business. This individual will oversee accounting activities for multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate financial records, effective internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory reporting requirements.

The role will be responsible for managing key accounting processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial close activities, and the preparation of GAAP and statutory financial statements. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, an ability to drive process improvements, and experience working collaboratively across finance and business teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute monthly and quarterly financial close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting packages.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of annual GAAP financial statements with applicable state regulatory authorities.
• Review and perform balance sheet and cash account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies or unusual activity.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of intercompany transactions, partnering with other entities to research and resolve variances.
• Analyze financial data and key performance metrics to identify trends, provide insights, and support business objectives.
• Participate in special projects, including system implementations and enhancements, business integrations, internal control initiatives, and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting workflows, operational efficiencies, and cross-functional processes.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and accountability to team members, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables that meet established standards.
• Partner with corporate accounting and finance teams to support broader organizational initiatives and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding and application of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally Oracle, and financial consolidation platforms such as Hyperion HFM or FCCS.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and serve as a finance business partner.
• Strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Technical accounting expertise across GAAP and regulatory reporting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and time management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Public accounting experience.
• Background in warranty insurance or strong technical insurance accounting experience, with a solid understanding of insurance operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid time off

The company is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and encourages collaboration, professional growth, and continuous development.