Senior Accountant (Senior Account Manager)

WTW • South Burlington, VT

1d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Senior Account Manager is responsible for delivering comprehensive management services to a portfolio of captive insurance companies. This role operates under general direction and focuses on financial statement preparation and review, regulatory compliance, and client relationship management. The position plays a key part in supporting strategic initiatives, ensuring adherence to accounting practices, and maintaining effective communication with clients, regulators, and service providers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounting and captive insurance, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex issues and client needs with professionalism. Note: visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. The Role Ensures strong relationships with client, regulators, captive directors and key service providers. Primary focus on financial statement review and/or preparation. Works as part of the Client Service Team, as well as interacts with clients, prospects, regulators and external service providers.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent work experience, or related area or CPA qualification
• Advanced Computer Skills
• In depth knowledge and experience of captive insurance and insurance industry in the following areas: (1) accounting for captives (2) insurance products, and (3) problem resolution
• Willis Towers Watson knowledge (platforms, structure, etc.)
• Ability to monitor quality control
• Client relationship skills
• Project Management skills
• Board meeting presentation skills
• Working toward Leadership and People Management skills
• Compliance
• Can solve complex issues and will raise highly complex issues to higher level
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Insurance Liaison with insurance broker and reinsurance brokers as required.
• Assist with underwriting documentation and decisions in conjunction with the Client Service Team and the Practice Underwriting resources, as appropriate.
• Monitoring of exposures and risk transfer pricing within assigned portfolio.
• Obtain regulatory approval for changes to the business plan.
• Obtain Board approval for underwriting decisions.
• Monitoring of domicile solvency and capital requirements
• Obtaining regulatory approval of changes to business plan
• Obtaining board approval for underwriting decisions
• Accounting for premium
• Agree reserving methodology
• Ensure the production of management financial statement accounts, statutory accounts and information, budgets, cash flow statements and supplementary information as required.
• Assist with the adoption of appropriate accounting practices and ensure adherence thereto.
• Manage or supervise cash requirements of the companies
• Liaise with and monitor investment managers in respect of invested funds
• Assist Client Service Team with co-ordination of board meetings
• Ensure timely production and accuracy of board papers.
• Ensure timely production of minutes and review prior to distribution.
• Action matters arising from client meetings
• Ensure relevant company secretarial functions are performed in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate Governance.
• To assist in providing input on strategic and operational issues.
• Assume responsibility for a specific area of company strategy.
• To assist in implement policies adopted by Practice
• Contact is maintained with all client directors and that they are advised of any developments.
• Keep Practice leadership apprised of client developments.
• Entertain clients & prospects as required.
• Support Senior Management in performing board insight, perspective & thought leadership as required
• Understands importance of Internal Control procedures and the WTW code of Conduct and works to be seen as a role model in the office.

Benefits

• WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles)
• Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees