Director of Corporate Accounting

Trean Corporation•Downers Grove, IL

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Corporate Accounting is responsible for the corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, and consolidations. This role ensures full compliance with U.S. GAAP and statutory accounting principles (SAP) applicable to insurance entities. The Director leads the consolidation processes, manages external audit and tax activities and provides technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including insurance-specific areas such as reinsurance, technical accounting, and regulatory reporting. This position requires a strong leader with deep expertise in GAAP, audit, and multi-entity consolidations, as well as experience within the Property and Casualty insurance industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) required
10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong experience in the insurance industry (P&C) required
Public accounting experience (Big 4 or top 10 national firm) required
Proven experience with consolidations and audit management
Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and statutory accounting principles (SAP)
Strong expertise in financial reporting, audit processes, and internal controls
Experience with insurance accounting areas such as reinsurance and investment accounting
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel
Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting teams
Strong project management and process improvement capabilities
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP reporting.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Oversee the consolidation ledger activities, account reconciliations, and reporting integrity
Manage multi-entity consolidations, including intercompany eliminations
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and its conversion to statutory accounting principles (SAP)
Stay current on evolving insurance regulations and accounting guidance
Lead research, interpretation, and implementation of new accounting standards
Address complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, reserves, reinsurance, and investments
Partner with actuarial, investment, and tax teams on technical matters
Prepare technical accounting memos and documentation
Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and manage annual audit processes
Support and assist in maintaining a strong internal control environment (SOX, if applicable)
Develop, implement, and monitor accounting policies and internal controls
Address audit findings and ensure timely remediation
Assist in finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations and upgrades
Identify opportunities for automation, AI adoption, and process optimization
Enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the close and reporting processes
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team
Establish clear goals, provide coaching, and support career development
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Partner with FP&A, actuarial, tax, and investment teams to support business initiatives
Provide accounting guidance for strategic transactions and new business activities
Support regulatory filings and compliance requirements