IA Financial Group

Manager, Administrator & Obligor Accounting (AO)

IA Financial Group$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of accounting experience required; 3 years in a managerial role
  • Strong presentation skills for delivering financial data to senior leadership
  • Proficient in financial systems (NetSuite, SAP, Blackline, Great Plains)
  • Experience in the insurance or service contract industry is essential, with F&I industry experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to build stakeholder relationships effectively
  • Competent problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and organize departmental duties through effective team management
  • Ensure proper recording during the monthly financial close for administrators and obligors
  • Analyze financial activity to identify unusual trends or discrepancies
  • Support sales reporting processes and variance analysis for key metrics
  • Review account reconciliations ensuring timely and accurate completion by the team
  • Develop and report on KPIs to enhance team performance
  • Maintain accuracy in general ledger and financial statements, safeguarding against fraud

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with flexibility and innovative workspace access
  • Commitment to a healthy, inclusive workplace fostering personal development
  • Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance packages
  • 401(k) with company matching contributions
  • Generous PTO plan alongside employee and family assistance program
  • Performance bonus opportunities and additional corporate benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

Manager, Administrator & Obligor Accounting (AO)

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!

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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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