Remote Statutory Accounting Manager

California FAIR Plan Association; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CA FAIR Plan Association is seeking a Statutory Accounting Manager to lead multiple accounting functions, improve processes, and ensure compliance with policies and laws. The role directs accounting staff, oversees audits, and manages financial reporting and compliance within a California-based organization.

The position requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field, 5–7 years of experience, supervisory capability, and strong Excel/Word skills, with familiarity in Microsoft Dynamics Great

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience.
• 5 to 7 years of statutory accounting experience required for Financial Accounting Manager.
• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains desirable.
• Exposure to insurance systems and knowledge of insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely and efficient month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Manage account analysis to ensure variances are explained accurately.
• Oversee the integrity of accounting records by ensuring that staff complies with organization accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage, track and fulfill requests from auditor requests.
• Manage timely delivery of accurate documentation, reconciliations and reports to fulfill audit requests.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to streamline Accounting processes, including enhancements to general ledger software and billing system.
• Resolve escalated issues arising from operations and coordinate with other departments.
• Liaise with the bank and other parties.
• Manage and develop accounting staff. Provide direction and guidance as needed to accomplish team goals.
• Perform backup duties within the department as required.
• Manage preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with statutory accounting practices.
• Ensure that department goals are met and adhere to approved budgets.
• Manage development and preparation of complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports.
• Review analysis of current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to assist in budgeting for future revenues and expenses.
• Manage preparation of draft audited financial reports for external auditors.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent

5 to 7 years of relevant accounting experience

3 to 5 years of supervisory experience

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Exposure to insurance systems and knowledge of insurance preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

Job description

CA FAIR Plan Association is seeking a Statutory Accounting Manager to lead multiple accounting functions, improve processes, and ensure compliance with policies and laws. The role directs accounting staff, oversees audits, and manages financial reporting and compliance within a California-based organization.

The position requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field, 5–7 years of experience, supervisory capability, and strong Excel/Word skills, with familiarity in Microsoft Dynamics Great