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Job description
This position is with a P&C Insurance carrier and is heavily focused on special projects, audit oversight, consolidations, and complex accounting initiatives, while also providing leadership and guidance to a developing accounting team. As the company continues to grow through acquisition and system modernization, this role will be central to ensuring accurate reporting, scalable processes, and strong internal controls.
Hybrid 2-3 days/week in Sarasota, FL
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting
Oversee and support U.S. GAAP and Statutory (STAT) reporting for P&C insurance entities.
Lead consolidations across multiple insurance entities and support future acquisition activity.
Perform and review complex accounting analyses and technical accounting memos.
Own financial reporting and analysis for at least one insurance entity.
Serve as a primary lead for external audits, including coordination with auditors and internal stakeholders.
Ensure strong internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
Support regulatory and statutory reporting requirements as needed.
Lead and execute cross‑functional accounting projects, including business combinations and process improvements.
Play a key leadership role in the ERP migration from FIS AIS (SunGard) to NetSuite, planned for the fall.
Partner with leadership on system implementation, GL setup, testing, and post‑go‑live stabilization.
Provide day‑to‑day oversight, mentorship, and hands‑on support to accountants, including both in‑office and remote team members.
Act as a resource for team members with limited insurance accounting experience, offering guidance and “hands‑on” support as needed.
Collaborate closely with the Assistant Controller to manage workloads, deadlines, and team development.
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within P&C insurance.
Open to candidates from industry or public accounting (insurance‑focused practice preferred).
Strong experience with: Consolidations
Audit management
Financial analysis
GAAP and STAT reporting
ERP experience required; NetSuite implementation experience is a strong plus, though other GL/ERP implementations are acceptable.
Reinsurance exposure helpful but not required (limited treaties; teachable).
Prior experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA strongly preferred.
Experience supporting acquisitions or multi‑entity insurance structures.
Comfortable operating in a hands‑on, fast‑growing environment.
Highly flexible, people‑first culture with an understanding of family, personal commitments, and work‑life balance.
Unlimited PTO with a fair and realistic approach to busy periods.
Collaborative, experienced leadership team that has worked together previously.
Small, tight‑knit office environment with strong autonomy and trust.
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