Senior Accounting Manager

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America. We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well‑being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi‑brand and omni‑channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. Clarus , a subsidiary of IPH, is a pet health data technology company modernizing how information flows between insurers, veterinarians, and pet owners. We build cloud‑native platforms that power automation, real‑time decisioning, and trusted data exchange across the pet healthcare ecosystem. Our engineering culture emphasizes strong domain ownership, modern architecture, and tight alignment between Product, Architecture, and Engineering. Job Summary Clarus is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to support and manage core accounting operations for our growing organization. This role is responsible for hands‑on ownership of accounting processes, month‑end close, and financial reporting, while partnering closely with Finance leadership, auditors, investors and internal stakeholders. The role will be responsible for cash management, inter‑company and intra‑company accounting, month and quarter close, audit needs as well as building scalable accounting processes, strengthening controls, and ensuring financial reporting integrity as the company scales. Job Location Hybrid – Chicago, IL Main Responsibilities Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring high‑quality, IFRS‑compliant financials Own cash management, including invoicing, AR/AP, liquidity monitoring, and cash‑related reporting Review and approve financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and key accounting estimates Serve as the primary accounting lead for external audits, including planning and readiness, execution, and issue resolution Perform and review intercompany and intra‑company consolidation accounting, including reconciliations and eliminations Oversee expense reimbursement and T&E processing, ensuring compliance with company policy and timely delivery Partner with FP&A, Procurement and Executive leadership on reporting, analysis, and ad‑hoc requests Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including functional ownership Strong understanding of IFRS Experience in multi‑entity and intercompany accounting environments Proven experience leading audits and working directly with external auditors Proficiency with accounting systems including Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Excel Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment Preferred Qualifications CPA or CPA‑eligible Self‑starter mentality and strong drive for impact Strong accountability, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills Experience in a high‑growth, PE‑backed, or technology‑enabled organization Strong time management and prioritization skills Benefits All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following: Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision insurance Basic life insurance at no cost to the employee Company paid short‑term and long‑term disability 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Retirement savings plan Personal paid time off Paid holidays and company‑wide wellness day off Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations Pet friendly office environment Commuter benefits Group pet insurance On the job training and skills development Employee Assistance Program (EAP) #J-18808-Ljbffr