Statutory Accounting Manager

Selby Jennings; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is recruiting a Statutory Accounting Manager for a well-established insurance organization in Atlanta. This hybrid role offers high visibility as finance transforms processes, regulatory reporting, and ERP/GL modernization.

You will lead statutory accounting, close processes, and regulatory submissions. You'll manage a small team, collaborate with auditors and regulators, and drive improvements across GAAP and STAT functions while maintaining strong controls and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6-8+ years of accounting experience, preferably within the insurance industry.
• Strong statutory accounting (STAT) expertise and regulatory reporting experience.
• Hands-on experience with the NAIC Annual Statement.
• Knowledge of both GAAP and statutory accounting principles.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing accounting staff.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Public accounting experience, particularly auditing insurance companies, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage and improve the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee statutory accounting (STAT) activities and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Prepare and support audited statutory financial statements and related audits.
• Manage and review components of the NAIC Annual Statement process.
• Partner with accounting leadership to address reporting backlogs and strengthen internal processes.
• Supervise and develop a team of accountants, including senior and staff-level professionals.
• Collaborate on ERP transformation and general ledger implementation initiatives.
• Support both GAAP and STAT accounting functions across the finance organization.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure compliance with insurance industry reporting standards.

Skills

Statutory accounting

Regulatory reporting

Leadership

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

CPA preferred

Education

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

Job description

Statutory Accounting Manager - 130k-150k

Atlanta, GA

Hybrid

Overview

Our client is a well-established insurance organization undergoing a significant finance and accounting transformation. The company is investing in process improvements, regulatory reporting enhancements, and major finance systems initiatives, including ERP and general ledger modernization. This role offers exceptional visibility across executive leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in stabilizing and enhancing critical accounting and reporting functions. It is an ideal opportunity for a hands‑on accounting professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys driving change.

The Role

Reporting directly to the VP of Accounting, the Accounting Manager will lead key statutory accounting and reporting activities while overseeing the month-end close process and a small accounting team. The position partners closely with finance leadership, auditors, regulatory stakeholders, and cross-functional business partners. This is a highly visible role focused on improving reporting processes, supporting regulatory compliance, and helping the organization work through accounting and reporting priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Manage and improve the month-end and year-end close processes
• Oversee statutory accounting (STAT) activities and regulatory reporting requirements
• Prepare and support audited statutory financial statements and related audits
• Manage and review components of the NAIC Annual Statement process
• Partner with accounting leadership to address reporting backlogs and strengthen internal processes
• Supervise and develop a team of accountants, including senior and staff-level professionals
• Collaborate on ERP transformation and general ledger implementation initiatives
• Support both GAAP and STAT accounting functions across the finance organization
• Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure compliance with insurance industry reporting standards

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 6-8+ years of accounting experience, preferably within the insurance industry
• Strong statutory accounting (STAT) expertise and regulatory reporting experience
• Hands-on experience with the NAIC Annual Statement
• Knowledge of both GAAP and statutory accounting principles
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience managing accounting staff
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, transformational environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• CPA preferred but not required
• Public accounting experience, particularly auditing insurance companies, is a plus.