Accounting Manager

Independence Pet Group

23d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Accounting Manager supporting the Pets Best business, you will lead core accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, leverage cutting-edge tools to analyze large sets of data and have broad cross-functional partnerships across Finance, Operations, Claims, FP&A, and enterprise accounting teams. The Accounting Manager role combines technical accounting expertise, insurance industry knowledge, leadership, and has a focus on continuous improvement, leveraging D365 Finance & Operations to optimize accounting processes, improve reporting capabilities, and drive operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including leadership responsibility.
• Insurance industry accounting experience, preferably in an MGA or carrier environment.
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or a comparable ERP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.
• Experience with reinsurance, premium, or claims accounting.
• Power BI or financial reporting tools.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or upgrades.
• Continuous improvement and process automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process while ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, AP, AR, cash management, and accounting policy compliance.
• Support premium, claims, commission, reserve, reinsurance, and underwriter reporting activities within an MGA environment.
• Leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations to improve efficiency, reporting, automation, and financial processes, partnering with IT and business stakeholders to drive enhancements.
• Maintain strong internal controls, support audits, monitor risks, and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Actuarial, Underwriting, IT, FP&A, and enterprise finance teams to improve reporting and business performance.
• Coach and develop accounting professionals while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager