Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager

Manage financial and treasury operations, the book close process, compliance and risk management. Supervise Accounts Payable, Payroll, premium collections and day-to-day accounting operations. Lead the annual budget process, as well as implementation and management of financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee treasury operations management, including cash, liquidity, and risk management, technology utilization, and relationship management.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, tracking of Key Performance Indicators. Analyze financial data and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage premium collection and reporting process.
• Manage biweekly payroll process and related journal entries and account reconciliation. Complete payroll tax filings. Ensure compliance with various entities; manage associated risks.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable process, ensuring accurate expense coding, 1099 reporting and corporate credit card administration.
• Provide leadership and coaching for direct and indirect reports. Manage performance proactively.
• Oversee implementation and management of financial controls to prevent error and fraud, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare various presentations for management, Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and Finance Committee meetings. Assist the Controller with the Audit committee deliverables including taking meeting notes.
• Assist in special projects as needed. Conduct other duties as assigned to foster an efficient flow of business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, required.
• Ten years of relevant accounting and/or finance experience required. Experience with payroll processing is strongly preferred. Experience with AP/AR and budgeting required. Five years of supervisory experience required.
• Experience in property & casualty insurance industry preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Statutory Accounting Principles and accounting rules.
• Familiarity with payroll software packages and third-party payroll processing services, as well as payroll laws and taxation. Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards for compliance.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, internal audit, and external audit practices.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Deadline driven, detail oriented, excellent organization and analytical skills. 
• Ability to drive continuous improvement in business processes through automation.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to uphold the highest level of confidentiality.