Accounting Manager

A great UHY client is seeking an Accounting Manager . The ideal candidate will have strong insurance accounting and statutory reporting experience, 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, and the ability to lead accounting operations and financial reporting with accuracy and discretion. The Accounting Manager role is a hybrid position. This is a direct hire position. Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Oversee the general ledger and ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation. Assist with financial statements, financial analysis, and Board and leadership reporting materials. Support compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements. Oversee accounting and reconciliation activities related to the investment portfolio. Monitor investment transactions and coordinate with investment managers, custodians, and external partners. Prepare reports summarizing investment activity and assist with investment-related analysis. Support cash management, banking activities, and related reconciliations. Assist with payroll processing, payroll changes, benefit deductions, tax reporting, and vendor communications. Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, operating expense payments, and related accounting activities. Review and approve accounting transactions, disbursements, and bank activity as assigned. Coordinate annual audit activities, schedules, supporting documentation, and auditor requests. Assist with tax filings, regulatory reporting, and other compliance requirements, with an emphasis on insurance statutory reporting. Recommend improvements to accounting processes, documentation, internal controls, and financial reporting. Support investment, actuarial, audit, and other committee meetings as needed. Prepare financial reports, presentations, and supporting materials for leadership, Board, and committee discussions. Support budgeting, forecasting, strategic initiatives, and special projects. Identify opportunities to streamline recurring processes, improve financial systems, and reduce manual work. Provide cross‑training and backup support for critical accounting and Finance functions. Lead, coach, and mentor accounting team members while establishing clear expectations and supporting professional development. Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the accounting function. Perform other accounting, Finance, and operational duties as needed. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. 7+ years of progressive accounting or Finance experience preferred. Insurance accounting and statutory reporting experience strongly preferred Strong understanding of statutory accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls. Experience coordinating audits, preparing financial reports, and supporting executive or Board-level reporting. Investment accounting and/or portfolio reconciliation experience preferred. CPA preferred but not required. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint. Ability to prepare accurate, organized, and executive‑ready financial materials. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. High degree of professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment. Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with employees, leadership, Board members, auditors, vendors, and external partners. Ability to work independently while also leading and developing an accounting team. Demonstrated process improvement mindset with the ability to streamline procedures, improve systems, and strengthen internal controls. Strong ownership of financial accuracy, audit readiness, and timely completion of recurring responsibilities and special projects. UHY Advisors' Resource Solutions Group provides clients with accomplished professionals to support finance, accounting, internal audit and tax teams. Whether it is permanent placement, project work, loaned staff support or business process outsourcing–we are ready to meet your needs. Our team has extensive experience with a wide range of clients from middle market, closely held organizations to large Fortune 500 companies. We focus on finance and accounting, internal audit, IT audit and tax. We offer direct, personal involvement from senior practitioners and strive to meet clients' needs rapidly. #J-18808-Ljbffr