Captive Accounting Manager

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Captive Accounting Manager is responsible for the management of a portfolio of captive clients. Artex is one of the world’s fastest growing and most diverse insurance managers. With more than 500 employees in over 16 worldwide locations, our employees work together to conceive, design and manage alternative risk transfer solutions that help our clients manage today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3 or more years client coordination and/or claims management experience OR High School degree and 10 years client coordination and/or claims management experience.
Able and willing to travel approximately 2-4 times a year.
Advanced computer skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
Motivated individual who is deadline driven and committed to delivering an excellent level of client service
Excellent verbal, written, organizational skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.

Nice To Haves

CPA, MBA or other financial professional certification preferred
Knowledge of insurance captives or insurance accounting fundamentals

Responsibilities

Oversee a portfolio of captive clients including preparation or review of financial statements, management reports, monitoring cash flow and budgets.
Compiles, consolidates, and analyses financial information for captive clients, as needed.
Facilitate, prepare and present at captive Board of Director meetings.
Work with various service providers such as auditors, actuaries, regulators in effectively managing the captive clients.
Facilitate annual captive audit, providing required information and support to complete and file with captive regulators.
Explain basic accounting and finance concepts to non-accountants.
Provide support and communication with captive client and its business divisions on all captive matters.
Provide excellent customer service to captive clients and captive service providers.
Work well individually and in a team environment.
May provide direction and oversight to other team members.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program