Accounting Manager Controller

A well-established independent insurance brokerage is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager / Controller to oversee its accounting operations and support the continued success of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with a strong background in insurance agency accounting who enjoys a hands-on role with broad responsibilities across financial operations reporting and process individual will assume responsibility for the accounting function as part of a planned leadership transition and will work closely with agency leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting efficient processes and strong operational controls.

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including payroll operating disbursements receipts bank accounts and monthly close.

• Manage insurance agency accounting functions including carrier statement reconciliations and timely payments for agency-billed business.

• Oversee producer commission calculations processing and related accounting activities.

• Manage bookkeeping account reconciliations and general ledger accuracy.

• Oversee management reporting and support financial planning budgeting and forecasting.

• Develop and improve procedures for collecting client receivables and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Partner with agency leadership to strengthen accounting processes internal controls and operational consistency.

• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and improve accounting workflows and agency operations.

• Supervise accounting tasks performed by other team members.

• Coordinate with external accounting professionals on tax and accounting matters.

• 7 years of progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

• Significant experience in insurance agency accounting is required particularly with carrier payables producer commissions and bookkeeping.

• Working knowledge of insurance agency accounting processes including agency-billed business and carrier reconciliations.

• Experience with monthly financial close bank reconciliations management reporting and general ledger accounting.

• Experience supporting budgeting financial planning and process improvement initiatives.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a hands-on environment.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with agency leadership and external partners.

• Experience with Applied Epic is highly desirable.

• A proactive detail-oriented approach with an interest in improving accounting processes and leveraging technology.

• Competitive base salary of $100000$120000 depending on experience with flexibility for exceptional candidates.

• Hybrid work schedule with three days onsite in Chicago.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

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