Senior Accounting Manager

Overview

A growing financial services organization is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead accounting, financial reporting, and control activities for a specialized business segment. This highly visible role will partner with finance, actuarial, operations, underwriting, claims, compliance, and executive leadership to ensure financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The position offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions, improve processes, strengthen controls, and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Location

Fort Worth, Texas (Hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities for an assigned business segment, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Oversee third-party and carrier reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Manage accounting and reporting related to premium flows, claims activity, settlements, trust accounts, cash management, and related reconciliations.
• Partner with business leaders to analyze financial performance, explain trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Deliver timely variance analysis against budget and forecast, highlighting key drivers and business insights.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance internal control frameworks to support financial integrity and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, revenue recognition guidance, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with actuarial and operational teams to evaluate reserve adequacy, monitor loss trends, and support financial planning activities.
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and other reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives, special projects, and ad hoc financial analyses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and close processes.
• Prior leadership or people management experience.
• Experience working in insurance, warranty, financial services, or a similarly regulated environment is highly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Base Salary

$130,000 - $150,000