IA Financial Group

Manager, Administrator & Obligor Accounting (AO)

IA Financial Group$85K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of accounting experience, with 3 years in a management role.
  • Experience in the insurance or service contract industry; F&I preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in financial systems like NetSuite, SAP, or Blackline.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills for presenting financial data to executives.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and organize departmental duties while leading continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee the monthly financial close for administrators and obligors, ensuring accurate cost recording and journal reviews.
  • Monitor financial activities for anomalies in income, expenses, and other ledger items.
  • Assist in sales reporting and variance analysis of key financial metrics.
  • Ensure compliance with timely account reconciliations and appropriate assignment of tasks within the team.
  • Develop and report relevant KPIs to enhance team performance and success.
  • Maintain accountability for ledger accuracy and guide on transaction classification.

Benefits

  • A collaborative work environment focused on employee development.
  • A safe, inclusive workspace where diverse potential is nurtured.
  • Flexible hybrid work options with access to innovative facilities.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching, performance bonuses, and various employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Manager, Administrator & Obligor Accounting (AO)

Are you driven by continuous improvement and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Manager, Administrator & Obligor Accounting , you will play a key role in the planning and overseeing of the administrator/obligor accounting activities in areas such as process improvement, quality assurance, and accounting/reporting operations. This position will be pivotal in ensuring that our processes are well controlled, scalable and designed to meet our clients' needs. This role will support the financial reporting and accounting operations for the company's administrators and obligors.

This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

We are open to candidates based anywhere in the United States with preference to candidates based in Austin

What you'll accomplish with us

As a Manager, Administrator & Obligor Accounting, you'll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

  • Manage direct reports through planning, directing, and organizing departmental duties. Lead the team through continuous process improvement
  • Manage the monthly financial close process for administrators and obligors, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries and preliminary/final AO company financial statements
  • Monitor financial activity to identify and explain unusual activity or trends in income, expenses, assets, or liabilities as reflected in the general ledger.
  • Assist the Director, AOI in the sales reporting process/variance analysis including gross written premiums, cancellations, unearned premium reserves, administration fees, and underwriting fees (CLIP)
  • Ensure compliance and timely completion of account reconciliations as reviewer for the team. Ensure that reconciliations are appropriately assigned commensurate with the team's workloads and skillset
  • Assist in the development and reporting of relevant KPIs and metrics to optimize the performance and success of the team
  • Responsible for accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactions
  • Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establishes the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud


What could accelerate your success in this role

We're looking for someone who:
  • Is known for their ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Stands out for their effective problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve issues and support continuous improvement
  • Demonstrates strong ability to present financial data to senior leaders and business clients
  • Is recognized for their ability to build relationships with key stakeholders within Operations, Sales, Accounting, and other areas
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Has 5-7 years of accounting work experience with 3 years of people management
  • Experience within the insurance or service contract industry required, F&I industry preferred
  • Experience in financial systems required (NetSuite, SAP, Blackline, Great Plains, etc.)


Why you'll love working with us
  • A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
  • A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
  • The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
  • Competitive benefits: Flexible Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) + company match, PTO Plan, employee and family assistance program, performance bonus, and much more!


Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!

Still unsure about applying?

At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply - your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, including H-1B visas and participation in STEM OPT work authorizations.

Company
iA American Warranty, L.P.

Posting End Date
2026-07-31

About IA Financial Group

IA Financial Group is a Canadian insurance and financial services company. The company offers a wide range of products and services including life and health insurance, mutual funds, securities, auto and home insurance, mortgages, and loans. IA Financial Group has been in business for over 125 years and has over 5,500 employees. The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. IA Financial Group is also committed to giving back to the community and has a strong corporate social responsibility program.
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