Accounting Manager - Title Insurance

Essent Guaranty•Columbia, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Essent Group Ltd. is seeking a Statutory Accounting Manager to lead daily statutory accounting functions and develop accounting policies and procedures. This management position is directly involved in the development of reporting tools and metrics for trend analysis. The role requires staying updated with industry trends and legal changes, as well as effective staff management. While the primary focus is statutory accounting and reporting, candidates with strong accounting and leadership experience who are interested in developing expertise in statutory accounting through on-the-job training are welcome.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or related field required.
Requires 3+ years of related experience in statutory accounting, preferably for a financial services organization.
Requires 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, preferably with cross-functional teams.
Requires experience adhering to accounting best practices (e.g., accepted accounting principles (GAAP)) and the legal and regulatory requirements for public accounting.
Requires extensive knowledge of department processes.
Requires experience managing budgetary functions and overseeing contract management and program delivery.
Knowledge of management principles and techniques with business and leadership skills.
Business acumen, leadership, and data-driven decision-making skills.
Requires mathematical acumen to analyze complex equations.
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills with tact and diplomacy.
Analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with a customer service orientation.
Project management, organizational, prioritization, and time management skills with attention to detail.
Requires proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with strong GAAP accounting experience who are eager to learn statutory accounting are encouraged to apply, as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams in day-to-day statutory accounting functions (e.g., ledger maintenance, claims accounting, revenue and asset accounting and associated analysis and reporting (e.g., Form 9 filings, reinsurance reporting, state data calls, and statutory audits, etc.) to meet performance and quality goals.
Develop and maintain statutory accounting policies, operational procedures, and tools to ensure consistency of practice and compliance with organizational accounting policies and legal and regulatory requirements.
Direct the development and production of reporting tools, key performance metrics, policies, and procedures used to analyze and identify trends in operating expenses, project spending, headcount, and risks/opportunities.
Remain abreast of industry trends, products, best practices, technologies, competitive landscape, and legal and regulatory changes to modify strategic plans and improve legal and regulatory compliance.
Oversees investment accounting by coordinating with third-party service providers, Treasury, and Group Accounting to ensure accurate portfolio tracking, reconciliations, and reporting, including the timely and compliant preparation of statutory regulatory filings and supporting documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.