Manager Accounting

Independence Pet Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness day

Pet-friendly office

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Independence Pet Holdings is seeking a Manager of Accounting to lead the accounting and regulatory reporting function in our New York hybrid office. You will oversee close processes, ensure accuracy of statutory and management reporting, and partner with IT and finance teams on system implementations and process improvements.

The role requires 5–7+ years in accounting/reporting within insurance/regulated environments; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 5–7+ years in progressive accounting, regulatory reporting, or insurance finance.
• Experience building/scaling reporting processes and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a high-performing accounting/finance reporting team.
• Drive reporting transformation, automation, and process improvements across close cycles.
• Collaborate with IT, FP&A, Procurement, and Auditing teams on implementations and controls.
• Coordinate with EY on AP and investment-related audit requests.

Skills

Accounting

Regulatory Reporting

Insurance Finance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

D365

Job description

## Manager AccountingApplyremote type: Hybrid Workinglocations: United States; New Yorktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102731Established in 2021, **Independence Pet Holdings** is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America. We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. Operational Leadership & Process Management* Implement effective operational processes and leads cross-functional process improvement work groups to enhance AP, intercompany, investment, and banking workflows.* Ensures effective daily workflows, monitors quality performance measures, and confirms timely completion of work assignments such as invoice processing, payment JEs, wire releases, reconciliations, and accruals.* Maximizes system efficiencies across ZIP, D365, Concur, and bank platforms; identifies automation opportunities and leads UAT/testing efforts.* Serves as the technical, business, and analytical liaison with FP&A, Procurement, Payroll, Investment, and IT system owners.* Participates in departmental budgeting and goal-setting processes.* Serves as a hands-on reviewer/approver for AP transactions, intercompany files, investment JEs, reconciliations, and statutory schedules.* Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing reporting team, setting clear expectations, building technical depth, and fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.* Drive reporting transformation, automation, and process optimization initiatives to improve accuracy, efficiency, transparency, and scalability across the accounting close cycle, including Treasury Management collaboration, Accounts Payables, through shared service model relationships* Partner with Technology, Operations, and Finance stakeholders on IT implementations, reporting platform enhancements, data architecture decisions, and system integrations to ensure statutory, Canadian Branch, and management reporting requirements are embedded into design, testing, controls, and post-implementation governance.* Establish meaningful metrics, timelines, and review cadences to monitor filing readiness, regulatory deliverables, control performance, and team execution against priorities.* Supports project initiatives including baking and GL system implementations and enhancements.* Coordinates with external auditors (EY) on AP and investment-related audit request* A proven ability to lead and thrive through change and creative problem solving.Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred* 5-7+ years of progressive accounting, regulatory reporting, or insurance finance experience, including experience within the P&C insurance industry.* Experience building and improving control environments, reporting calendars, review processes, and scalable reporting operating models.* Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting matters, and financial results to senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders.* Demonstrated leadership experience managing, developing, and motivating teams through complex reporting cycles and organizational change.* Demonstrated ability to partner on IT implementations, reporting automation, data integration, user acceptance testing, control design, and post-implementation stabilization from a finance and regulatory reporting perspective.* Proficiency with statutory reporting, general ledger, close management, and reporting automation toolsPreferred Qualifications:* Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.* Experience leading finance transformation, reporting automation, system implementation, data integration, or process redesign initiatives, including the ability to translate reporting requirements into technology and control requirements.* Familiarity with GAAP and SSAP reporting standards and the ability to bridge statutory, management, and other reporting perspectives.All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:* Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance* Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee* Company paid short-term and long-term disability* 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave* Health Savings Account (HSA)* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)* Retirement savings plan* Personal Paid Time Off* Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off* Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations* Pet friendly office environment* Commuter Benefits* Group Pet Insurance* On the job training and skills development* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Interview Technology Notice:Please note that phone and video interviews or screenings may be recorded and transcribed using interview technology to support our recruitment process.By continuing with the interview, you consent to this use.Text Messaging Notice:If you provide a mobile phone number, you may receive job-related communications via text message. Message and data rates may apply.You may opt out of text communications at any time by replying “STOP.”**Thanks for visiting our careers page!**ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, Embrace, Felix, Figo, Independence American Insurance Company, Pets Best, Pethealth, PetPartners, PetPlace, and Pumpkin are all operated by **Independence Pet Holdings (IPH)**.At IPH, we welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.