Manager - Financial Accounting And Reconciliation

About Acrisure

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services - and more.

In the last eleven years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win.

Job Summary:

The Manager of Financial Accounting & Reconciliation is responsible for managing the financial accounting team for a segment of the company's operations, which includes ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of accounts and driving efficient and effective financial close processes and reviews. This role involves managing a team of accountants, collaborating with other departments, and supporting best practices to ensure compliance with company accounting policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation Oversight:

• Oversee end-to-end processes for receivables, including billing and invoices, cash application, and aging analysis.

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes for receivables and revenue accounts, including journal entries and reconciliations.

• Analyze receivable aging and recommend strategies to improve collection rates, including bad debt provisioning.

• Partner with related departments to ensure accurate contract setup and billing execution.

• Recommend and implement process improvements, automation, and system enhancements related to cash applications and receivables.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with agents, addressing inquiries and resolving cash application discrepancies in a professional and timely manner.

• Team Management and Development:

• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of accountants, ensuring alignment with the department's objectives and the company's overall goals.

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for accounting operations to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

• Support a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth, promoting skill development and career progression within the team.

• Review performance metrics and conduct regular performance reviews.

• Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Support requests to provide insights and analysis on financial results, highlighting key trends and variances that help support actionable recommendations in partnership with the FP&A and Operations teams.

• Ensure the accuracy of financial reports for internal stakeholders, including monthly and quarterly financial statements, as well as any ad-hoc financial and production reports.

• Support requests from internal and external auditors to ensure smooth audit processes and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

• Policy and Compliance:

• Ensure all financial accounting activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, including the adherence to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) controls.

• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices to ensure the company remains in compliance

• Process Improvement:

• Recommend and support process improvements to streamline accounting operations, enhance reconciliation procedures, and reduce manual effort and errors.

• Support the implementation of new financial technologies to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.

• Collaborate with Acrisure's Intelligent Automation and Consolidation Accounting teams to automate account reconciliations between agency management systems and Workday when assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum +5 years of experience in accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis required.
• Minimum +3 years of experience managing a team required.
• Experience in internal control processes, including managing account reconciliation processes, and month-end close processes. Expertise in Workday accounting software (preferred).
• Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Knowledge of Applied and Vertafore platforms or similar agency management software experience, preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Show initiative to complete work without the prompting of others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with agency partners, carrier partners and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (GAAP), and financial regulations.
• Experience with SOX compliance, audit processes, or internal controls.

Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays, plus paid sick time off
• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability insurance (short-term and long-term), Pet Insurance
• Employee-paid supplemental insurance options
• Company-paid group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Calm App subscription
• Vested 401(k) with company match and financial wellness programs
• FSA, HSA and commuter benefits options
• Paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, and fertility benefits
• Career growth and learning
• …and so much more!

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations

Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.

Welcome, your new opportunity awaits you.

#LI-MF1

#LI-Onsite

Acrisure is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. California residents can learn more about our privacy practices for applicants by visiting the Acrisure California Applicant Privacy Policy available at www.Acrisure.com/privacy/caapplicant.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: Acrisure does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Acrisure's property, and Acrisure will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting Acrisure's Human Resources Talent Department.