Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller | P&C InsuranceChicagoland | Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite | $125,000 - $135,000 + 10% BonusLHH is partnering with an established property & casualty insurance organization to hire an Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller for its growing Chicagoland accounting team. This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity for an experienced insurance accounting professional who enjoys developing teams, owning the close and reporting process, and driving improvements. The company is open to both an established Accounting Manager and a more senior Assistant Controller-level candidate, creating flexibility in level and compensation based on experience.What You’ll DoLead and develop a team of 11 staff employeesOwn key aspects of the month-end close, including journal entries, intercompany activity, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparationOversee GAAP and statutory accounting and reporting for P&C insurance entitiesLead preparation and review of monthly financial statements and quarterly and annual statutory filingsReview balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate reconciliationsPartner with external auditors on annual audits and quarterly reviewsStrengthen accounting processes, controls, and SOX-related activitiesIdentify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and greater efficiencyMentor accounting professionals and collaborate with senior accounting and finance leadershipWhat We’re Looking ForRequired:7+ years of progressive accounting experience3+ years of P&C insurance accounting experienceStrong knowledge of GAAP and statutory accountingDemonstrated ownership of the month-end closeSignificant people leadership experience, ideally 5+ years, with the ability to lead and develop a sizable accounting teamBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experienceStrong reconciliation, general ledger, financial reporting, internal control, and problem-solving skillsIntermediate to advanced Excel skillsPreferred:Reinsurance accounting exposureMicrosoft Dynamics GP and/or Prospero experiencePower BI or similar reporting toolsExperience driving accounting automation and process improvementsWhy Consider This Opportunity? Benefits?This role provides a combination of meaningful leadership responsibility and continued career growth. For an Accounting Manager ready for the next step, there is an opportunity to develop toward the Assistant Controller level. More experienced Assistant Controller candidates are also encouraged to explore the opportunity.Additional benefit information:Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite10% annual bonus opportunityBenefits beginning Day 15.5% company 401(k) match19 PTO days to start, increasing with tenure10 paid holidays, including two floating holidaysMedical plan options, including a $0 deductible copay planFree dental coverage for employees and their familiesCompany HSA contributions of up to $3,500 annually for family coverageCompany-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverageMental health, virtual healthcare, EAP, fitness, and wellness resourcesCompensationAccounting Manager: $125,000–$135,000 base salaryAssistant Controller-level candidates: up to $165,000 base salary10% annual bonusIf you have a strong P&C insurance accounting background and are looking for a leadership role where you can have a meaningful impact while continuing to grow professionally, I’d love to connect.Apply directly or message me for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.If you're an insurance accounting professional interested in learning more, I'd love to connect.#SeniorAccountant #AccountingJobs #InsuranceAccounting #PAndCInsurance #CPAJobs #ChicagoJobs #FinanceJobs #HiringNow #HybridJobs #AccountingCareers #AccountingProfessionalsEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance