Senior Accountant

We are seeking a driven Senior Accountant to join our clients growing finance team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Big 4 or top-tier public accounting professional ready to make their first move into the private sector. You will have direct exposure to senior leadership, meaningful ownership from day one, and a front-row seat to building scalable processes within a high-growth, multi-entity insurance organization. If you are a strong technical accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to do more than just close the books - this role is for you. Key Responsibilities Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP Lead technical accounting research and document positions on complex transactions relevant to the insurance industry Support external audit coordination, serving as a primary liaison Assist in the development and maintenance of internal controls Partner with FP&A, Tax, and business units to provide accurate and timely financial data Play an active role in building and improving scalable accounting processes and infrastructure as the company grows Support M&A due diligence and integration activities, with direct exposure to senior leadership throughout Qualifications 3-4 years of experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting at a Big 4 or comparable regional/national firm (RSM, BDO, Grant Thornton, or similar) - required Ideal candidate is currently at the Senior Associate level and looking to make their first transition into a high-growth private company environment CPA license or active CPA candidate (completed exam sections a plus) Insurance industry experience preferred; familiarity with statutory accounting principles (QB/SAP/Netsuite) a plus Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP required; exposure to ASC 606 revenue recognition concepts preferred Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience working with accounting and financial reporting systems preferred; ability to learn new systems quickly required Advanced Excel skills required We are seeking a driven Senior Accountant to join our clients growing finance team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Big 4 or top-tier public accounting professional ready to make their first move into the private sector. You will have direct exposure to senior leadership, meaningful ownership from day one, and a front-row seat to building scalable processes within a high-growth, multi-entity insurance organization. If you are a strong technical accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to do more than just close the books - this role is for you. Key Responsibilities Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP Lead technical accounting research and document positions on complex transactions relevant to the insurance industry Support external audit coordination, serving as a primary liaison Assist in the development and maintenance of internal controls Partner with FP&A, Tax, and business units to provide accurate and timely financial data Play an active role in building and improving scalable accounting processes and infrastructure as the company grows Support M&A due diligence and integration activities, with direct exposure to senior leadership throughout Qualifications 3-4 years of experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting at a Big 4 or comparable regional/national firm (RSM, BDO, Grant Thornton, or similar) - required Ideal candidate is currently at the Senior Associate level and looking to make their first transition into a high-growth private company environment CPA license or active CPA candidate (completed exam sections a plus) Insurance industry experience preferred; familiarity with statutory accounting principles (QB/SAP/Netsuite) a plus Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP required; exposure to ASC 606 revenue recognition concepts preferred Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience working with accounting and financial reporting systems preferred; ability to learn new systems quickly required Advanced Excel skills required Desired Skills and Experience We are seeking a driven Senior Accountant to join our clients growing finance team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Big 4 or top-tier public accounting professional ready to make their first move into the private sector. You will have direct exposure to senior leadership, meaningful ownership from day one, and a front-row seat to building scalable processes within a high-growth, multi-entity insurance organization. If you are a strong technical accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to do more than just close the books - this role is for you. Key Responsibilities Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP Lead technical accounting research and document positions on complex transactions relevant to the insurance industry Support external audit coordination, serving as a primary liaison Assist in the development and maintenance of internal controls Partner with FP&A, Tax, and business units to provide accurate and timely financial data Play an active role in building and improving scalable accounting processes and infrastructure as the company grows Support M&A due diligence and integration activities, with direct exposure to senior leadership throughout Qualifications 3-4 years of experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting at a Big 4 or comparable regional/national firm (RSM, BDO, Grant Thornton, or similar) - required Ideal candidate is currently at the Senior Associate level and looking to make their first transition into a high-growth private company environment CPA license or active CPA candidate (completed exam sections a plus) Insurance industry experience preferred; familiarity with statutory accounting principles (QB/SAP/Netsuite) a plus Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP required; exposure to ASC 606 revenue recognition concepts preferred Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience working with accounting and financial reporting systems preferred; ability to learn new systems quickly required Advanced Excel skills required All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ledgent