Assistant Vice President, Accounting Operations Leader - Remote

Overview

The Assistant Vice President, Accounting Operations Leader for TPA, Cash, Debt, Expense and AP, plays a key leadership role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the non-investment accounting general ledger balances and related accounting across all legal entities and reporting bases within the organization.

In Short

• Oversee all operational accounting activities including R2R, A/P, A/R, T&E, TPA, corporate expenses, debt, and fixed assets.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies for intercompany allocations and settlements.
• Manage quarterly ledger feeds, new account setups, and ensure accurate legal entity allocations.
• Lead the development and submission of FCA Re. accounting packages.
• Monitor and ensure alignment with accounting policies across all operational entries.
• Drive execution of reconciliations and controls over cash, vendors, and intercompany processes.
• Coordinate approvals and work with Treasury to settle intercompany balances monthly.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and standardize operational processes.
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Thorough knowledge of Life & Annuity (re)insurance industry accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/US STAT/SFS and EBS accounting rules.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Workday).
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity and dependability.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Generous benefits package.