Senior Accounting Manager - Insurance Job New York New York USA,Accounting

Location: New York

Overview

Robert Half Financial Services are hiring for a Senior Accounting Manager role for a global Insurance firm located in downtown Manhattan, New York. Our client requires an active CPA license, 10+ years accounting experience within Insurance, and experience managing a large team (ideally 10+ people across global locations). The role requires 3 days per week in the downtown Manhattan office. Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, statutory reporting, month end close and FP&A is required.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and develop a global accounting operations team across multiple geographies, fostering a high-performance, accountable culture
- Oversee hiring, training, performance management, and organizational design of the accounting operations function
- Partner closely with senior leadership, including MGA (Managing General Agent) leaders and functional heads, to support business growth and operational decision-making
Accounting Operations & Close
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the MGA businesses ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and consistency
- Oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis for the MGA businesses
- Establish and maintain scalable accounting operations policies, procedures, and workflows across jurisdictions
Financial Reporting & Audit
- Lead coordination of statutory audits across multiple entities and jurisdictions
- Assist corporate function leaders and external auditors with the global consolidated audit
- Serve as liaison with external auditors, ensuring efficient and high-quality audit execution
- Oversee preparation of statutory financial statements in compliance with US GAAP, UK GAAP, and applicable local standards
- Oversee the Company's financial regulatory reporting
Controls & Compliance
- Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control environment, and other regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliance with global accounting policies, regulatory standards, and company governance frameworks
Business Partnership & FP&A Alignment
- Act as a strategic finance partner to MGA leadership and corporate functions
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in coordination with FP&A
- Provide actionable insights based on financial results and operational trends

Requirements

Active CPA license
10+ years accounting & financial reporting experience within Insurance
Significant experience in the insurance industry, preferably within MGAs or brokerage environments
Experience managing a large team (ideally 10+ people across global locations)
Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, statutory reporting, month end close and FP&A
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle is advantageous
Bachelor Degree in Accounting

The Senior Accounting Manager role requires 3 days per week in the downtown Manhattan office. Salary is flexible dependent on experience, with a range of $200-240k base plus bonus and benefits.

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