Manager, Insurance Accounting

Ventas, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventas, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Insurance Accounting to lead accounting, reporting, and analysis of the company’s insurance programs, including captive and master policies.

This role owns GAAP-compliant close and reporting, strengthening controls and building scalable insurance accounting processes. The position requires 5+ years in accounting with exposure to insurance accounting, strong collaboration with Accounting, Risk, and Tax, and coordination with external brokers and actuaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to insurance accounting or captive arrangements.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, reporting, and analysis for Ventas insurance programs, including captive insurance arrangements and master insurance programs
• Manage captive insurance close activities: journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Coordinate with external brokers, actuaries, administrators, and other third‑party service providers
• Strengthen internal controls and assist with audits and compliance
• Support development of scalable insurance accounting processes and cross‑functional collaboration with Accounting, Risk, and Tax

Skills

GAAP accounting

Internal controls

Financial close

Cross-functional collaboration

Insurance accounting

Captive insurance

Accruals & reserves

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Ventas is a leading S&P 500 company enabling exceptional environments that benefit a large and growing aging population. With an enterprise value exceeding $50 billion and a portfolio of more than 1,400 properties across North America and the United Kingdom, Ventas is a preeminent participant in the longevity economy. Its largest business is private‑pay senior housing, which includes over 850 communities providing valuable care and services to more than 90,000 residents. The Ventas portfolio also includes outpatient medical buildings, research centers and healthcare facilities that attract strong institutional demand from the largest health systems, biomedical companies and universities and other research institutions in the world. Backed by strong financial performance and a collaborative culture, Ventas has the capital, capabilities and relationships to deliver superior value. The experienced Ventas team shares a commitment to each other and to the Company’s mission of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

The Accounting team maintains accuracy, transparency, and compliance across all financial reporting. The team manages corporate, property, and technical accounting functions to support leadership decision‑making and investor confidence. This discipline upholds the financial integrity and reliability that define Ventas operations.

About The Role

The Manager, Insurance Accounting is accountable for overseeing the accounting, reporting, and analysis of Ventas’ insurance programs, including captive insurance arrangements and property‑level insurance activity. This role provides dedicated ownership of insurance accounting activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP‑compliant close and reporting. The position plays a critical role in strengthening controls, improving reserve accuracy, and building scalable insurance accounting processes as Ventas’ insurance programs continue to grow in size and complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, reporting, and analysis for all Ventas insurance programs, including captive insurance arrangements and master insurance programs
• Manage captive insurance close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Facilitate and oversee insurance claim payments and related accounting
• Assist with property‑level insurance premium allocations and related analysis
• Ensure accurate accounting and coordination for insurance programs involving third‑party operators
• Partner cross‑functionally with Accounting, Corporate Risk, and Tax to support compliant and scalable insurance accounting processes
• Coordinate with external brokers, actuaries, administrators, and other third‑party service providers
• Strengthen internal controls, improve reserve accuracy, and support audit and compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, ideally with exposure to insurance accounting, captive insurance arrangements, or complex accrual/reserve environments
• Must be located in the Chicago, IL or Louisville, KY surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment
• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3‑days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in‑office operations
• Experience partnering cross‑functionally and working with external service providers (e.g., brokers, actuaries, administrators)
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting, internal controls, and financial close processes
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

The estimated base salary range for this position is $110,000 – $155,000 per year. This range reflects a good‑faith estimate of the base salary Ventas reasonably expects to pay at the time of posting. Actual base pay will be determined based on work location, skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and business needs.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and other wellness benefits under applicable plan terms.