Senior Accounting Manager - Insurance

Robert Half Financial Services are hiring for a Senior Accounting Manager role for a global Insurance firm located in downtown Manhattan New York. Our client requires an active CPA license, 10+ years Accounting experience within Insurance, and experience managing a large team (ideally 10+ people across global locations). Also must have strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, statutory reporting, month close and FP&A. The role requires 3 days per week in the downtown Manhattan office.Reporting into the Chief Accounting Officer, this Senior Accounting Manager role will lead and scale the accounting operations function. Responsible for overseeing global accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions, and building a best-in-class accounting infrastructure to support continued growth.Responsibilities:Leadership & Team ManagementLead and develop a global accounting operations team across multiple geographies, fostering a high-performance, accountable cultureOversee hiring, training, performance management, and organizational design of the accounting operations functionPartner closely with senior leadership, including MGA (Managing General Agent) leaders and functional heads, to support business growth and operational decision-makingAccounting Operations & CloseOwn the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the MGA businesses ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and consistencyOversee journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis for the MGA businessesEstablish and maintain scalable accounting operations policies, procedures, and workflows across jurisdictionsFinancial Reporting & AuditLead coordination of statutory audits across multiple entities and jurisdictionsAssist corporate function leaders and external auditors with the global consolidated auditServe as liaison with external auditors, ensuring efficient and high-quality audit executionOversee preparation of statutory financial statements in compliance with US GAAP, UK GAAP, and applicable local standardsOversee the Company’s financial regulatory reportingControls & ComplianceDesign, implement, and maintain a robust internal control environment, and other regulatory requirementsEnsure compliance with global accounting policies, regulatory standards, and company governance frameworksBusiness Partnership & FP&A AlignmentAct as a strategic finance partner to MGA leadership and corporate functionsSupport budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in coordination with FP&AProvide actionable insights based on financial results and operational trends