Accounting Manager

Independence Pet Group

. Oversee day-to-day accounting workflows across accounts payable, intercompany transactions, investments, banking, reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and close activities .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $121,646 - $152,058 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting workflows, financial reporting, and process improvement within the Property & Casualty insurance industry. Proven ability to lead teams, implement technology solutions, and enhance accounting controls and reporting processes.

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Accounting Workflows ManagementFinancial Reporting ExpertiseLeadership in Team DevelopmentProcess Improvement InitiativesCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Statutory ReportingGeneral Ledger AccountingFinancial Close ProcessesReporting Automation ToolsData IntegrationControl DesignUser Acceptance TestingProcess RedesignAccounting ControlsFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingTeam MotivationCollaborationAccountability

Tools & Technologies

D365ConcurBanking PlatformsFinance SystemsReporting Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMaster's Degree in AccountingMaster's Degree in FinanceMaster's Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Property & Casualty InsuranceGAAPSSAP Reporting StandardsRegulatory ReportingFinancial Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee day-to-day accounting workflows across accounts payable, intercompany transactions, investments, banking, reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and close activities
Review and approve AP transactions, intercompany files, investment journal entries, reconciliations, statutory schedules, and other key accounting deliverables
Support accurate and timely statutory, Canadian Branch, management, and other financial reporting
Lead, develop, and scale the accounting and reporting team
Establish expectations, strengthen technical capabilities, and foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Lead process improvement initiatives across accounting and reporting processes, including AP and shared-services relationships
Optimize D365, Concur, banking platforms, and other finance systems
Identify automation opportunities and lead finance participation in testing, UAT, implementation, and post-implementation stabilization
Partner with FP&A, Procurement, Payroll, Investments, Treasury, Technology, Operations, and other stakeholders
Build and improve control environments, reporting calendars, review processes, metrics, timelines, and operating models
Represent Finance and Accounting in system implementations, reporting platform enhancements, data architecture decisions, and integrations
Translate accounting and regulatory requirements into technology and control solutions
Coordinate with external auditors and provide timely supporting documentation
Participate in departmental budgeting and goal setting
Support strategic finance initiatives, including banking and general ledger system implementations and enhancements
Help lead evolving processes, systems, and reporting requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5–7+ years of progressive accounting, regulatory reporting, or insurance finance experience
Experience within the Property & Casualty insurance industry strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience building and improving accounting controls, reporting calendars, review processes, and scalable operating models
Strong understanding of statutory reporting, general ledger accounting, financial close processes, and reporting automation tools
Demonstrated leadership experience managing, developing, and motivating teams through complex reporting cycles and organizational change
Experience partnering on technology implementations, reporting automation, data integration, user acceptance testing, control design, and post-implementation stabilization
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with demonstrated success improving processes and operating through change
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting matters and financial results to senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders
CPA strongly preferred
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred
Experience leading finance transformation, reporting automation, system implementation, data integration, or process redesign initiatives
Experience translating accounting and reporting requirements into technology, data, and control requirements
Familiarity with GAAP and SSAP reporting standards, including the ability to bridge statutory, management, and other reporting perspectives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Healthcare
Parental leave
Career advancement opportunities
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)