Senior Accounting Manager

Responsibilities:

The Senior Accounting Manager will work closely with senior leadership to support decision-making, ensure compliance with accounting regulations, and drive the improvement of financial reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Development:
• Manage and mentor a team of accountants, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Ensure the team adheres to deadlines, maintains high-quality work, and develops technical accounting skills.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Prepare detailed variance analysis of financial results, identifying key trends and issues.
• Coordinate the monthly close process, ensuring all financial data is accurate and complete within established timelines.
• General Ledger Management:
• Supervise the general ledger (GL) function, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing entries.
• Financial Forecasting & Budgeting:
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, working closely with business leaders to align financial goals.
• Monitor budget performance and provide insights to leadership regarding financial trends and performance.
• Compliance & Internal Controls:
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Design and implement internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets, ensuring proper segregation of duties and mitigating financial risks.
• Audit & Tax Support:
• Coordinate external audits, providing auditors with necessary documentation and resolving any audit findings.
• Assist in the preparation of tax filings, including federal, state, and local returns.
• Process Improvement & System Optimization:
• Lead efforts to streamline and improve accounting processes and workflows for increased efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and work with IT to implement solutions.
• Special Projects:
• Participate in special financial projects and initiatives as needed, including mergers and acquisitions, system implementations, and process reengineering.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent professional certification.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (a plus).
• Experience:
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proven experience with financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and auditing.
• Previous experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

About Our Company:

The H.W. Kaufman Group is a global, forward-thinking specialty insurance organization that includes 15 companies with more than 2,000 professionals at 60 offices across the U.S., Canada and UK. With an ever-broadening group of companies in our portfolio, there is simply not a more unique professional experience in the specialty insurance business than joining one of the H.W. Kaufman Group organizations.