Accounting Manager

A great UHY client is seeking an Accounting Manager
. The ideal candidate will have strong insurance accounting and statutory reporting experience, 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, and the ability to lead accounting operations and financial reporting with accuracy and discretion.

The Accounting Manager role is a hybrid position. This is a direct hire position.

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Oversee the general ledger and ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with financial statements, financial analysis, and Board and leadership reporting materials.
• Support compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee accounting and reconciliation activities related to the investment portfolio.
• Monitor investment transactions and coordinate with investment managers, custodians, and external partners.
• Prepare reports summarizing investment activity and assist with investment-related analysis.
• Support cash management, banking activities, and related reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll processing, payroll changes, benefit deductions, tax reporting, and vendor communications.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, operating expense payments, and related accounting activities.
• Review and approve accounting transactions, disbursements, and bank activity as assigned.
• Coordinate annual audit activities, schedules, supporting documentation, and auditor requests.
• Assist with tax filings, regulatory reporting, and other compliance requirements, with an emphasis on insurance statutory reporting.
• Recommend improvements to accounting processes, documentation, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Support investment, actuarial, audit, and other committee meetings as needed.
• Prepare financial reports, presentations, and supporting materials for leadership, Board, and committee discussions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, strategic initiatives, and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to streamline recurring processes, improve financial systems, and reduce manual work.
• Provide cross‑training and backup support for critical accounting and Finance functions.
• Lead, coach, and mentor accounting team members while establishing clear expectations and supporting professional development.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the accounting function.
• Perform other accounting, Finance, and operational duties as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or Finance experience preferred.
• Insurance accounting and statutory reporting experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of statutory accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience coordinating audits, preparing financial reports, and supporting executive or Board-level reporting.
• Investment accounting and/or portfolio reconciliation experience preferred.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prepare accurate, organized, and executive‑ready financial materials.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with employees, leadership, Board members, auditors, vendors, and external partners.
• Ability to work independently while also leading and developing…