Manager, Insurance Accounting

Ventas, Inc. • Chicago, IL

9d • $110,000 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Insurance Accounting is accountable for overseeing the accounting, reporting, and analysis of Ventas’ insurance programs, including captive insurance arrangements and property-level insurance activity. This role provides dedicated ownership of insurance accounting activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP‑compliant close and reporting. The position plays a critical role in strengthening controls, improving reserve accuracy, and building scalable insurance accounting processes as Ventas’ insurance programs continue to grow in size and complexity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, ideally with exposure to insurance accounting, captive insurance arrangements, or complex accrual/reserve environments
• Must be located in the Chicago, IL or Louisville, KY surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment
• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in‑office operations
• Experience partnering cross‑functionally and working with external service providers (e.g., brokers, actuaries, administrators)
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting, internal controls, and financial close processes
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, reporting, and analysis for all Ventas insurance programs, including captive insurance arrangements and master insurance programs
• Manage captive insurance close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Facilitate and oversee insurance claim payments and related accounting
• Assist with property‑level insurance premium allocations and related analysis
• Ensure accurate accounting and coordination for insurance programs involving third‑party operators
• Partner cross‑functionally with Accounting, Corporate Risk, and Tax to support compliant and scalable insurance accounting processes
• Coordinate with external brokers, actuaries, administrators, and other third‑party service providers
• Strengthen internal controls, improve reserve accuracy, and support audit and compliance requirements

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement savings
• paid time off
• other wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

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