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Senior Accountant; Senior Account Manager

Job in South Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, 05403, USA
Listing for: Willis Towers Watson
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Risk Manager/Analyst, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Accountant (Senior Account Manager)

The Senior Account Manager is responsible for delivering comprehensive management services to a portfolio of captive insurance companies. This role operates under general direction and focuses on financial statement preparation and review, regulatory compliance, and client relationship management. The position plays a key part in supporting strategic initiatives, ensuring adherence to accounting practices, and maintaining effective communication with clients, regulators, and service providers.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounting and captive insurance, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex issues and client needs with professionalism.

Note:

visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

Role

Ensures strong relationships with client, regulators, captive directors and key service providers. Primary focus on financial statement review and/or preparation. Works as part of the Client Service Team, as well as interacts with clients, prospects, regulators and external service providers.

Specific Responsibilities Insurance
  • Liaison with insurance broker and reinsurance brokers as required.
  • Assist with underwriting documentation and decisions in conjunction with the Client Service Team and the Practice Underwriting resources, as appropriate.
  • Monitoring of exposures and risk transfer pricing within assigned portfolio.
  • Obtain regulatory approval for changes to the business plan.
  • Obtain Board approval for underwriting decisions.
Finance/Regulatory
  • Monitoring of domicile solvency and capital requirements.
  • Obtaining regulatory approval of changes to business plan.
  • Obtaining board approval for underwriting decisions.
  • Accounting for premium.
  • Agree reserving methodology.
  • Ensure the production of management financial statement accounts, statutory accounts and information, budgets, cash flow statements and supplementary information as required.
  • Assist with the adoption of appropriate accounting practices and ensure adherence thereto.
  • Manage or supervise cash requirements of the companies.
  • Liaise with and monitor investment managers in respect of invested funds.
  • Assist Client Service Team with co-ordination of board meetings.
  • Ensure timely production and accuracy of board papers.
  • Ensure timely production of minutes and review prior to distribution.
  • Action matters arising from client meetings.
  • Ensure relevant company secretarial functions are performed in a timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with Corporate Governance.
Management
  • Assist in providing input on strategic and operational issues. Assume responsibility for a specific area of company strategy.
  • Assist in implement policies adopted by Practice.
  • Contact is maintained with all client directors and that they are advised of any developments.
  • Keep Practice leadership apprised of client developments.
  • Entertain clients & prospects as required.
  • Support Senior Management in performing board insight, perspective & thought leadership as required.
  • Understands importance of Internal Control procedures and the WTW code of Conduct and works to be seen as a role model in the office.
Qualifications Requirements
  • 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent work experience, or related area or CPA qualification.
  • Advanced Computer Skills.
  • In depth knowledge and experience of captive insurance and insurance industry in the following areas: accounting for captives, insurance products, and problem resolution.
  • Willis Towers Watson knowledge (platforms, structure, etc.).
  • Ability to monitor quality control.
  • Client relationship skills.
  • Project Management skills.
  • Board meeting presentation skills.
  • Working toward Leadership and People Management skills.
  • Compliance.
  • Can solve complex issues and will raise highly complex issues to higher level.
  • Ability to influence and negotiate.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000.00-$ USD annually.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program).
  • Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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