Senior Insurance Financial Reporting Manager — On-site NYC

JCW Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its finance team in Manhattan. The role oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual close, with direct exposure to senior finance leadership and a focus on statutory and GAAP reporting for a national insurer.

You will supervise a team of staff and senior accountants, partner with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and treasury, and support external audits and regulatory exams while strengthening internal controls and SOX/MAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years accounting experience with 3+ years in P&C insurance.
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounting principles and US GAAP.
• Experience with reinsurance accounting and loss reserve reporting.
• Supervisory or team lead experience.
• Advanced Excel; ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Workday) experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Prepare statutory and GAAP financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and treasury teams for accurate reporting.
• Support external audits and regulatory exams as main audit contact.
• Maintain internal controls including SOX/MAR compliance.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor staff and senior accountants.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve close efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Excel

SOX compliance

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Workday ERP

Job description

JCW Group is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its finance team in Manhattan. The role oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual close, with direct exposure to senior finance leadership and a focus on statutory and GAAP reporting for a national insurer.

You will supervise a team of staff and senior accountants, partner with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and treasury, and support external audits and regulatory exams while strengthening internal controls and SOX/MAR compliance.