Senior Accountant: Captive Insurance Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

Aon plc; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Employee stock purchase plan

Long-term incentive consideration

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Aon plc in Burlington, VT is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead client service teams focused on captive and insurance management. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration across risk, controllership, tax, and legal, with exposure to auditors and actuaries.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA or equivalent, and experience in captive management and (re)insurance accounting. This hybrid/remote role emphasizes leadership and regulatory communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Accounting degree is required.
• CPA or equivalent or CPA candidate is a plus, but not required.
• Prior experience with captive management is highly desirable.
• (Re)insurance accounting experience is preferable.
• Insurance designation(s) a plus, but not required.
• Ability to lead a team of financial services professionals, with a dedicated management approach is essential.
• Proven ability to optimize performance and optimize methods and approaches.
• Ability to develop good working relationships within the Aon network and industry.
• Ability to research, discuss and implement revised or new accounting guidelines or regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial reporting for a portfolio of client accounts and serve as the primary contact for multiple departments.
• Lead client service teams for a portfolio of clients ensuring quality and timeliness of financial reporting and regulatory filings.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members.
• Coordinate efforts with outside service providers to proactively meet client needs.
• Communicate and execute business plan changes with State regulators.
• Prepare and present materials during client board meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Captive insurance experience

Re/insurance accounting

Regulatory knowledge

Client service leadership

Education

Bachelor of Accounting degree

CPA or equivalent

CPA candidate a plus

Job description

Aon plc in Burlington, VT is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead client service teams focused on captive and insurance management. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration across risk, controllership, tax, and legal, with exposure to auditors and actuaries.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, CPA or equivalent, and experience in captive management and (re)insurance accounting. This hybrid/remote role emphasizes leadership and regulatory communication.