Accounting Director (Insurance Specific) Frederick Fox Cockeysville, MD Job Details Full-time $150,000 - $190,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Accounting experience within insurance industry Insurance regulation Managing accounting teams Statutory Accounting Principles Senior leadership Full Job Description
- Salary up to $155k, total comp up to $190k (+ benefits on top of that) Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Director of Accounting to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department.
Reporting to the VP/Controller, this role is critical in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining regulatory compliance within the insurance industry, and providing leadership to the accounting team. You'll have four direct reports (AP/AP, Staff Accountant). What makes this role great?!
- Ramp for advancement to VP in 2 years, and CFO in 4 years
- Very high impact role in a smaller org
- Solid benefits
- Family oriented culture
Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Compliance:
Manage general ledger functions and ensure technical oversight of NAIC statutory filings, State Insurance department filings, and SOX internal audit processes.
Budget Management:
Lead the annual budget process, including the review of exhibits and presentations, while monitoring expenses and quarterly variances throughout the year.
Operational Oversight:
Supervise Accounts Payable (including 1099s) and Accounts Receivable staff to ensure accurate cash deposits, billings, and month-end reconciliations.
Audit & Examination Coordination:
Act as the primary point of coordination for external audits and state insurance examinations.
Specialized Accounting:
Manage the administration and accounting for Reinsurance Contracts.
Executive Support:
Assist senior leadership (SR VP and VP of Accounting) in preparing high-level presentations for regulators, policyholders, and board-level seminars.
Team Leadership:
Supervise the Financial Assistant and Staff Accountant, providing guidance on process improvements and adherence to company policies. Required Masters and/or CPA 5+ years' Accounting 1+ years' Accounting team leadership Experience with Statutory Accounting and NAIC regulations within the Insurance industry
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$150,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Relocation assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)? Are you able to be on-site 3 days/week in Baltimore? How many years of A&F experience do you have? How many years of A&F leadership do you have? Please list the companies shown on your resume for which you were doing Insurance Accounting (you were directly employed by an insurance carrier or broker, or you were auditing insurance clients). Do you have a Masters Degree and/or CPA designation? How many years of experience do you have with Statutory Accounting Principles? How many years has it been since you were employed by an Insurance carrier, or auditing insurance carrier clients? -
NOTE:
If you're currently doing insurance Accounting, the answer would be "0 years".
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Cockeysville, MD 21030
