Corporate Accounting Manager

Corporate Accounting ManagerPosition Summary: As the Manager of Corporate Accounting, you will be responsible for managing key corporate accounting functions, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, insurance statutory financial reporting and coordination with tax and compliance departments. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting compliance with statutory accounting requirements, U.S. GAAP and internal control standards. The position will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including head office, to support business objections and continuous process improvements.Essential Duties:Manage and oversee key corporate accounting functions, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.Oversee the quarterly and annual accounting close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial reporting requirements.Prepare, review, and analyze financial information in accordance with statutory accounting principles and U.S. GAAP.Support the preparation and review of statutory financial statements, Annual Statement schedules, and other regulatory reporting requirements.Coordinate with Tax, Compliance, Finance Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance with applicable requirements.Monitor accounting activities and financial results, investigate variances and discrepancies, and provide analysis to identify trends, issues, and underlying business drivers.Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting and corporate accounting processes; identify control gaps and implement appropriate enhancements.Coordinate and support internal and external audit requests, including providing documentation, explanations, reconciliations, and other requested information.Partner with the U.S. GAAP head office and other corporate functions to ensure consistent application of accounting policies, reporting requirements, and financial processes.Oversee and review accounting transactions and related systems to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data and reporting.Lead and support Finance strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects that impact corporate accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.Identify opportunities to improve accounting and reporting processes, including leveraging technology and automation to increase efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.Develop and implement best practices, policies, and procedures to strengthen accounting operations and support continuous process improvement.Provide guidance and technical accounting support on complex transactions and accounting matters, including evaluating the impact on statutory and U.S. GAAP reporting.Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external parties to resolve accounting and reporting issues and ensure timely completion of deliverables.Perform other accounting, financial reporting, and special projects as assigned.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA preferred 5+ years of accounting experience Knowledge of Statutory Accounting and U.S. GAAP Experience with insurance regulatory/statutory reporting, including Annual Statement preparation Proven ability to build strong working relationships across teams Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a deadline-driven environment Strong analytic, organizational and communication skills