Accounting Manager

Independence Pet Group

$80K — $110K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including leadership responsibility.
  • Insurance industry accounting experience, preferably in an MGA or carrier environment.
  • Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or a comparable ERP.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process ensuring accurate financial reporting.
  • Oversee reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, AP, AR, and cash management.
  • Support various reporting activities within an MGA environment related to premium and claims.
  • Leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 to streamline financial processes and reporting efficiencies.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulations.
  • Partner with various teams to enhance reporting and business performance.
  • Coach and develop accounting staff while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Basic life insurance at no cost to employees.
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
  • 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) availability.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Personal Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
  • Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations.
  • Pet-friendly office environment with group pet insurance.
  • On-the-job training and skills development opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Full Job Description

Pets Best Accounting Manager

Position Summary

As the Accounting Manager supporting the Pets Best business, you will lead core accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, leverage cutting-edge tools to analyze large sets of data and have broad cross-functional partnerships across Finance, Operations, Claims, FP&A, and enterprise accounting teams. The Accounting Manager role combines technical accounting expertise, insurance industry knowledge, leadership, and has a focus on continuous improvement, leveraging D365 Finance & Operations to optimize accounting processes, improve reporting capabilities, and drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting & Close Management — Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process while ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting.

  • General Ledger & Balance Sheet Integrity — Oversee reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, AP, AR, cash management, and accounting policy compliance.

  • Insurance Accounting & Carrier Reporting — Support premium, claims, commission, reserve, reinsurance, and underwriter reporting activities within an MGA environment.

  • Financial Systems & Process Improvement — Leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations to improve efficiency, reporting, automation, and financial processes, partnering with IT and business stakeholders to drive enhancements.

  • Internal Controls & Compliance — Maintain strong internal controls, support audits, monitor risks, and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

  • Cross-Functional Partnership — Partner with Operations, Actuarial, Underwriting, IT, FP&A, and enterprise finance teams to improve reporting and business performance.

  • Team Leadership & Development — Coach and develop accounting professionals while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including leadership responsibility.

  • Insurance industry accounting experience, preferably in an MGA or carrier environment.

  • Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting.

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or a comparable ERP.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA preferred.

  • Experience with reinsurance, premium, or claims accounting.

  • Power BI or financial reporting tools.

  • Experience supporting ERP implementations or upgrades.

  • Continuous improvement and process automation experience.

All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:

  • Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance

  • Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability

  • 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Retirement savings plan

  • Personal Paid Time Off

  • Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off

  • Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations

  • Pet friendly office environment

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Group Pet Insurance

  • On the job training and skills development

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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