Director, Premium Accounting

PLATFORM Insurance

$130K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in premium accounting or finance with supervisory roles.
  • Expertise in insurance brokerage operations and trust accounting practices.
  • Experience in leading finance transformation and system implementations.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with EPIC or similar ERP systems.
  • Strong strategic, executive presence, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Premium Accounting, overseeing premium receivable operations and compliance.
  • Present analytics and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Manage carrier statement reconciliations, addressing complex discrepancies.
  • Direct timely execution of sales tax remittances and related filings.
  • Mentor and develop the Premium Accounting team, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for complex cross-departmental issues.
  • Drive process improvements and system transformations within Premium Accounting.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit plans that promote employee well-being.
  • A culture focused on people, emphasizing personal interaction in hiring.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Support for a robust internal control environment and compliance.
  • Innovative culture that encourages process improvements and technology utilization.
Full Job Description
YOUR IMPACT AT PLATFORM

The Director leads Platform's Premium Accounting function. This role owns premium receivable operations, carrier statement reconciliations, trust accounting compliance, sales tax obligations, and financial controls. This role sets the vision and standards for the function, drives process maturity and automation, and partners with executive leadership, external auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Financial Operations & Reporting
• Present regular reporting, analytics, and strategic recommendations to the executive team as required.
• Establish, monitor, and report on enterprise KPIs for premium receivables, collections, reconciliations, and trust position, translating results into actionable insights for executive leadership.
• Oversee carrier statement reconciliations and lead resolution of complex or historical discrepancies; implement enterprise-level controls to prevent recurrence.
• Direct the accurate and timely execution of sales tax remittances and related regulatory filings.

Team Leadership & Oversight
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Premium Accounting team, building a high-performing and collaborative organization.
• Establish talent strategy, succession planning, workforce capability, and career development pathways for the function.
• Set performance objectives, drive accountability, and foster a culture of ownership, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement & Issue Resolution
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex billing, carrier, and cross-departmental issues, driving resolution and accountability.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, IT, and other Finance leaders to align processes, resolve systemic issues, and drive enterprise-wide improvements.
• Represent Premium Accounting with carriers, auditors, regulators, and other external stakeholders as required.

Process Management, Projects & Optimization
• Lead the strategic direction and execution of process improvement, automation, and system transformation initiatives within Premium Accounting.
• Champion the effective use and optimization of the EPIC system, and evaluate/implement complementary tools (e.g., reconciliation, AP automation, analytics platforms).
• Sponsor cross-functional projects to enhance accuracy, timeliness, scalability, and controls in premium accounting and financial reporting.
• Ensure all key processes are supported by current, manager-level SOPs and a robust control environment.

Compliance & Controls
• Design, implement, and continuously enhance the internal control environment governing Premium Accounting activities.
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and company policies, and support the enterprise risk management framework.
• Establish governance forums and reporting to provide transparency to senior leadership on operational performance, control effectiveness, and emerging risks.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (CPA or equivalent designation preferred).
• Minimum of at least five years of progressive experience in premium accounting, accounts receivable, or finance, including supervisory experience.
• Deep expertise in insurance brokerage operations, trust accounting, carrier reconciliations, and provincial/federal tax compliance.
• Proven track record leading finance transformation, system implementations, and process automation initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience with EPIC or comparable insurance/broker ERP systems; experience with BI/analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) is a strong asset.
• Strong strategic thinking, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with strong judgment in navigating complex regulatory, operational, and financial matters.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

Platform offers competitive salaries and benefit plans.

HOW TO APPLY



This posting is for a new position at Platform.

The salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000.

We are a business built on our people and culture; it's at the heart of everything we do. While we may use artificial intelligence to help review and assess applications, every stage of our hiring process is guided by personal interaction and the trust we build with each candidate.

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