The Travelers Companies, Inc

Accounting Manager

The Travelers Companies, Inc • $104K — $171K *
Boston, MA 02115Hybrid
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of finance experience required.
  • CPA or equivalent certification needed.
  • Proven ability to guide workflows and review transactional staff work.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles essential.
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.
  • Forward-thinking mindset focused on AI and automation.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee timely and accurate monthly financial reporting.
  • Partner with transactional finance team to ensure accurate workflow.
  • Review and approve complex journals and reconciliations.
  • Lead preparation for year-end audits and liaise with external auditors.
  • Drive evolution of internal control framework for efficiency.
  • Manage treasury functions including cash flow forecasting.
  • Support strategic financial modeling and project work.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance included.
  • 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match.
  • Commuter benefits to reduce costs.
  • 25 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 10 company holidays.
  • Investment in team learning and development opportunities.
  • Hybrid working model for flexibility in work arrangements.
Full Job Description
Job Category
Finance

Position Type

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range
$104,000.00 - $171,700.00

Target Openings
1

What Is the Opportunity?
We are looking for a highly technical, proactive Accounting Manager to join our finance team during an exciting period of growth. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will lead day-to-day financial operations and ensure the integrity of our financial data. The Accounting Manager will oversee the month-end process, champion the continuous optimization of our financial controls, and provide critical analysis to support strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be a proactive leader with a strong technical background, capable of streamlining processes and evolving a best-in-class control framework within a fast-paced business. You will play a key role in solving the complexity of a digital insurance brokerage environment by designing and maintaining rightsized, scalable controls that support our rapid growth.As an Accounting Manager, you will:
  • Lead the Month-End Process: Oversee the timely and accurate production of monthly financial reporting, ensuring all P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements are reconciled and reviewed.
  • Operational Oversight: Partner closely with the transactional finance team (including Accounts Payable and Accountant) to coordinate workflow, review deliverables, and ensure the accurate execution of day-to-day operations.
  • Financial Oversight: Review and approve complex journals and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Audit & Compliance: Lead the preparation for year-end audits, acting as the primary liaison for external auditors and ensuring all statutory reporting requirements are met. Opportunity to enhance insurance industry knowledge and collaborate on additional projects such as Managing General Agent enhancements and escheatment process.
  • Process Improvement: Drive the evolution of our internal control framework, identifying efficiencies in our financial controls and implementing automated solutions where possible. Collaborate across the finance team and wider business to support risk assessments and develop necessary control improvements.
  • Cash Management: Oversee treasury functions, including short-term cash flow forecasting and the management of payment runs.
  • Strategic Support: Carry out ad hoc financial modeling and project work as required by the Financial Controller and VP of Finance to support business growth.
What we are looking for:
  • Experience & Qualification: 7+ years of relevant finance experience, with a CPA (or equivalent) certification required. Experience guiding workflows or reviewing the work of transactional staff is preferred.
  • Influencing & Collaboration: Proven ability to guide operational workflows, delegate effectively, collaborate across functions, and keep a team aligned on tight deadlines without direct line-management authority.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of accounting principles and a demonstrated track record of managing complex financial close processes.
  • Internal Controls: Proven ability to manage, monitor, and continuously optimize internal control processes to mitigate risk and ensure data integrity.
  • Automation & AI: A forward-thinking approach to finance, with a focus on leveraging AI and automation tools to streamline transactional tasks, eliminate manual reconciliations, and drive departmental efficiencies.
  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to challenge the status quo and influence senior leadership.
  • Systems Mindset: Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems and a drive to explore additional financial tools to further enhance capabilities across the finance team.


What Is in It for You?

Here are some of the great benefits and perks that come from being a Simply Business employee:

  • Group plan for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance coverage.
  • Participation in the Company's bonus program-Participation in 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match.
  • Commuter benefits to help cut down on parking and public transit costs.
  • 25 days of vacation time plus 10 sick days and 10 company holidays.
  • A genuine investment in your learning and development-Regular team outings and volunteer opportunities.
  • An awesome office space.
  • A hybrid working model, giving our employees great choice and flexibility to work in a way that's best for their particular job, their teams, and their lives.


Employment Practices

About The Travelers Companies, Inc

Travelers is an insurance leader, committed to keeping pace with the ever-changing needs of their customers and anticipating their needs for the future. There is no stronger testament to their dedication to protecting customers from loss than their continued innovation and ability to transform their industry. In fact, from the first-ever auto and space travel policies and hybrid car discount, to the 2009 founding of The Travelers Institute for public policy, their history of advancements has propelled their company—and their industry—towards ever higher standards for customers. Travelers is a company that works hard at the science of what they do: they analyze information, process perspectives and measure results to create the best combination of products and services. They work equally hard at customer service and how they interact with the people whom they do business. Over the years, they've strived to earn their customer's loyalty by continually improving their abilities to listen and respond to their needs.

The Travelers Companies, Inc Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Travelers Companies, Inc, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with a company known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth.

Explore Job Opportunities and Growth

At The Travelers Companies, Inc, we offer a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a variety of skills and professional interests. Whether you're seeking a position in management, customer service, underwriting, or IT, we have a place for you. Our commitment to professional growth means we provide unparalleled career advancement tools and leadership training to help you climb the ladder of success.

Internship Programs: A Gateway to Employment

Kickstart your career with our dynamic internship programs. These opportunities are designed not just to teach, but to challenge and expand your understanding of the industry. Internships at Travelers are a perfect way to enhance your resume and gain valuable real-world experience, making you a competitive candidate for future employment.

Culture and Benefits

At The Travelers Companies, Inc, we pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, networking, and innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other's professional and personal growth. The benefits at Travelers are comprehensive, designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including health, wellness, and continuous education.

Hiring Process: What to Expect

Our hiring process is straightforward and transparent, designed to find passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. From the initial application and resume submission to the interview, we ensure that every candidate is treated with respect and given a fair chance to demonstrate their capabilities.

Career Development and Training

We believe in nurturing talent and providing our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our career development programs include professional training, diversity training, and skills enhancement workshops. These resources are tailored to foster innovation and empower our employees with the latest industry knowledge and best practices.

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Learn more about The Travelers Companies, Inc
Size
30,800 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1853
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$32 billion
NASDAQ
TRV
* Ladders Estimates

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