Statutory Accounting Manager - Lead GAAP/STAT & Reporting

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

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.