Insurance Accounting Lead

Hiscox•Atlanta, GA

4d•$100 - $120•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Insurance Accounting Lead on Corix and Vouch, you’ll have the unique opportunity to assist in building foundational accounting processes, controls, and tools that will allow us to grow and scale into the future. You will be part of the Finance Reporting team and focus primarily on accounting and reporting, buildout and mapping of key processes, and partner with various cross-functional teams on ad-hoc projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate is someone who loves a challenge, who can pick up unstructured tasks or projects and run with them to the finish line, someone who is comfortable in excel and dealing with large data sets as well as challenging results and digging into anomalies. Prior Insurance experience is preferred but not required, someone with the drive to learn a new industry would be a great asset and contribute a unique perspective. The role is perfect for someone that enjoys accounting and wants to control an entity’s monthly tasks.

Requirements

5 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business
CPA preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to manage large and complex data sets
Ability to work without direct supervision and efficiently manage tasks and meet deadlines
Process and results-oriented
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced start-up environment with fluctuating priorities
Public accounting experience
Experience with Oracle
Experience with SQL and database querying
A background in insurance or other regulated categories

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day transactions related to the general ledger, revenue recognition, financial reporting, and payables and receivables
Lead monthly accounting close and reconciliation processes
Increase financial reporting accuracy and efficiency through targeted process improvements
Identify and coordinate enhancements for increased utilization of the Hiscox internal systems and drive the financial integrations
Develop strong internal controls and accounting process/policy documentation
Create and maintain detailed financial reporting for senior management, third party partners, and regulatory agencies
Ensure that records are maintained according to IFRS and Statutory accounting principles
Project manage the annual audit process, the regulatory financial exam, and assist with other ad hoc requests regarding to the financial aspects of the entities in charge

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus (based on personal & company performance)
401(k) with competitive company matching
Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)
Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage
24 Paid time off days, 2 Hiscox Days, 10 paid holidays, and ability to purchase 5 PTO days
Paid parental leave
4 week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program
Company paid subscription to Headspace to support employees’ mental health and wellbeing
Recipient of 2024 Cigna’s Well-Being Award for having a best-in-class health and wellness program
Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture
Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks