Statutory Accountant

SafeLease•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

SafeLease is seeking a highly detail-oriented Statutory Accountant to support regulatory reporting, legal entity financials, and statutory accounting operations across the business. This role will play a key part in ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting while helping strengthen internal controls and reporting processes as the company continues to scale. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting, experience working in regulated environments, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth company. This is a highly collaborative role with exposure across finance, operations, and executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3+ years of accounting, financial reporting, or audit experience
Previous carrier experience
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statement preparation
Experience working with complex reconciliations, reporting deadlines, and detailed financial data
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or progress toward certification
Big Four accounting or consulting experience
Experience in insurance, insurtech, fintech, or other regulated industries
Familiarity with statutory accounting principles (SAP) and insurance regulatory reporting
Experience preparing statutory filings or working with legal entity reporting
Experience in a high-growth startup or scaling company environment
Proficiency with modern ERP systems and financial reporting tools

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory financial statements and regulatory filings for insurance-related entities
Support legal entity reporting, including footnotes, disclosures, reconciliations, and analytical reviews
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory accounting principles (SAP) and GAAP where applicable
Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies during audits, examinations, and reporting reviews
Maintain and improve reporting processes, internal controls, and documentation to support scalability and compliance
Prepare supporting schedules, exhibits, and supplemental reporting packages for regulatory and internal stakeholders
Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and leadership teams to address reporting questions and provide financial insights
Assist with intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and legal entity transactions
Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and accounting guidance to ensure ongoing compliance
Support ad hoc financial reporting, analysis, and special projects as needed