Accounting Manager - Home Solutions and Financial Services

Assurant

79d • $86,000 - $143,700

About The Position

The Accounting Manager leads a team of accounting professionals responsible for executing accurate and timely financial close activities, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and ensuring strong internal controls. This role supports financial integrity and transparency while partnering closely with accounting management, financial analysts, marketing, operations, actuarial and other functional areas to ensure all information is received and entered accurately while providing management and auditors. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of operational activities including but not limited to client disbursements, journal entries and account reconciliations, along with other projects focused on creating operational efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5 + years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3 + years experience in leading or mentoring others in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, detail-oriented.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word.
• PeopleSoft, Oracle or Smartstream general ledger experience preferred.
• Experience working directly with clients preferred.
• Good work ethics.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Public accounting or audit background.
• Experience in a global or matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with tools such as Blackline or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Manage certain client communications and relationships.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP/IFRS and internal policies.
• Review and approve key accounting schedules and deliverables, including balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring timely, clean audit outcomes.
• Monitor disbursements to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of client-facing requests.
• Monitor and assist with certain client cash reconciliation processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align accounting results with business drivers and support planning, reporting, and decision-making.
• Provide accounting insight on new processes, initiatives, or transactions.
• Lead or support special projects and ad hoc requests as needed to meet evolving departmental and company needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, setting clear expectations and fostering growth.
• Assign work, review output, and ensure timely completion of responsibilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other finance leaders to support department-wide goals and initiatives.
• Uphold confidentiality standards and protect sensitive financial information.

Benefits

• 401k
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• flexible scheduling
• employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees