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Argonaut Management Services, Inc lists this Manager, Accounting opportunity in albany, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company
Shared Services
Argo and Farm Family are specialty property and casualty insurance brands whose underwriting companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Clearbrook Holdings Inc. Argo and Farm Family partner with agents and brokers to provide insurance solutions that enable businesses to manage risks with confidence.
Job Description
Business Title(s): Manager, Accounting
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: In-office- Any employee, in any Clearbrook office, can apply for this opportunity and stay in their current location.
Summary:
Clearbrook currently has an opportunity for an experienced Manager, Accounting to join the finance team at our New York City location. Alternatively, this role can be filled from our Albany office. The successful candidate will leverage their accounting expertise within a collaborative team environment to generate high-quality financial statements and provide insightful analyses for effective internal and external reporting. The team holds a prominent position within the company and actively engages in finance projects and initiatives.
Clearbrook is a subsidiary of Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd.
This is a 100% in-office position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at a designated company office during standard business hours.
Essential Responsibilities:
Lead the month-end close and financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and U.S. STAT
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering accountability, growth, and a high-performance culture
Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including delegation of work, review of deliverables, and prioritization of team responsibilities
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial results to maintain high-quality financial reporting
Deliver insightful variance analyses on balance sheet and income statement accounts, clearly communicating key drivers and business impacts
Prepare various accounting workpapers, schedules, exhibits, and summaries as assigned
Manage intercompany accounting, including reconciliations, settlements, and resolution of differences
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and maintain a strong internal control environment
Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external audits, coordinating requests and driving timely completion
Provide technical accounting guidance and research on complex or emerging issues
Drive process improvements and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency
Lead ad hoc financial analyses and special projects to support strategic initiatives
Regular attendance at and participating in in-person meetings, team discussions, and business activities at a designated company office location.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, leaders, and business partners through both formal and informal collaboration.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university is required (CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred)
Minimum 6+ years of recent experience working as an Accountant or Auditor for a company with a full set of Audited Financial Statements
Proficient in Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills
Proven ability to manage deadlines and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment is essential
Strong customer service and teamwork skills and a professional attitude are needed.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are required
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while taking ownership of key processes and outcomes
Confidence interacting with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Public accounting experience is a plus
Prior experience managing or leading team members is strongly preferred
Insurance industry experience and knowledge of U.S. STAT reporting highly preferred
Experience with Oracle ERP software (or comparable enterprise accounting platforms) and Workiva (or comparable) is preferred
In addition, you will share in those core values which are key to our success:
Integrity
Collaboration
Pursuit of Excellence
Forward Thinking
The base salary range provided below is for hires in those geographic areas only and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.
Albany Pay Range: $101,184 -$119,782
New York City Pay Range : $111,384 - $132,498
PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, we are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar state or local law and you wish to discuss potential reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment with us, please contact our Benefits Department at .
Benefits and Compensation
We offer a competitive compensation package, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program-including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Core Values
At Clearbrook our Core Values are Integrity, Collaboration, Pursuit of Excellence and Forward Thinking. These values reflect who we are today and who we aspire to be - guiding how we work, how we lead and how we succeed.
Who can apply
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