Manager, Insurance Accounting

Pie is currently an insurance carrier as well as a Managing General Agency (MGA). As the Manager, Insurance Accounting, you will primarily focus on U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting for P&C insurance operations and assist with statutory accounting as needed (75% / 25% split). You will work alongside our corporate accounting and finance teams and become a trusted partner, assisting in the implementation of new financial systems, processes, and procedures. This role is critical to the success of our insurance industry growth.

• Own the monthly accounting close process related to our insurance holding company and insurance carrier entities under U.S. GAAP. 
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses in accordance with internal company policy to support our U.S. GAAP financial statements     
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations and other work performed by accounting staff.
• Assist in developing and maintaining documentation of current accounting policies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP      
• Work closely with Claims, Analytics and Reinsurance teams to facilitate timely reporting of information needed to support the close and to compile quarterly and annual internal and external reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of NAIC Quarterly and Annual Statements reported to insurance departments.     
• Improve existing accounting processes wherever possible with a special focus on effective internal controls.
• Support year-end financial statement audit by preparing workpapers and working directly with external auditors.
• Manage staff workload and responsibilities.  Ensure adherence to deadlines while maintaining high quality work product and thorough documentation.
• Mentor, develop and grow team members on your team for future needs and operational excellence.
• Partner with the Finance team to analyze historical results and improve information quality. Assist with ad hoc projects and requests as needed.

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university is required.
• 5+ years of relevant public accounting and/or industry experience is required. 
• 3+ years of P&C insurance experience including knowledge of ASC 944 and 940 is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of people management experience is preferred.
• Active CPA or currently pursuing certification
• Familiarity with NAIC quarterly and annual statement content and preparation
• Proficiency in U.S. GAAP and general knowledge of statutory-basis accounting
• Understanding of insurance financial operations including underwriting, claims and reinsurance including reconciling premiums and claims data flow end-to-end
• Experience with WingsPlus and Workiva preferred
• Ability to apply technical accounting knowledge to real-world business transactions
• Ability to develop, implement and document effective internal controls
• Self-starter and self-motivated to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Organized, detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional team members
• Strong communication skills of all types
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets

Base compensation range for position: $120,000 - $165,000

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