Manager, Accounting

Company Shared Services Argo and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Holdings Inc. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance solutions that enable businesses to manage risks with confidence.

Job Description Business Title(s):
Manager, Accounting

Employment Type:

Full-TimeFLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

In-office
- Any employee, in any Clearbrook office, can apply for this opportunity and stay in their current location.

Summary:

Clearbrook currently has an opportunity for an experienced Manager, Accounting to join the finance team at our New York City location . Alternatively, this role can be filled from our Albany office. The successful candidate will leverage their accounting expertise within a collaborative team environment to generate high-quality financial statements and provide insightful analyses for effective internal and external reporting. The team holds a prominent position within the company and actively engages in finance projects and initiatives.

Clearbrook is a subsidiary of Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd.

This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.

Essential Responsibilities:

Lead the month-end close and financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and U.S. STAT Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering accountability, growth, and a high-performance culture

Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including delegation of work, review of deliverables, and prioritization of team responsibilities

Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial results to maintain high-quality financial reporting

Deliver insightful variance analyses on balance sheet and income statement accounts, clearly communicating key drivers and business impacts

Prepare various accounting work papers, schedules, exhibits, and summaries as assigned

Manage intercompany accounting, including reconciliations, settlements, and resolution of differences

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and maintain a strong internal control environment

Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external audits, coordinating requests and driving timely completion

Provide technical accounting guidance and research on complex or emerging issues

Drive process improvements and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency

Lead ad hoc financial analyses and special projects to support strategic initiatives

Regular attendance at and participating in in-person meetings, team discussions, and business activities at a designated company office location.

Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, leaders, and business partners through both formal and informal collaboration.

Qualifications/Experience

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university is required (CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred)
Minimum 6+ years of recent experience working as an Accountant or Auditor for a company with a full set of Audited Financial Statements Proficient in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills

Proven ability to manage deadlines and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment is essential

Strong customer service and teamwork skills and a professional attitude are needed.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while taking ownership of key processes and outcomes

Confidence interacting with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications Pub…