Quality Assurance

2 days ago

Alpharetta, United States James River Management Company Full time


Manager, Accounting Quality Assurance




Alpharetta, GA, USA * Chapel Hill, NC, USA * Raleigh, NC, USA * Richmond, VA, USA * Scottsdale, AZ, USA * Virtual
Req #136

Monday, August 26, 2024

Come grow with James River Insurance


James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.


At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of our recent national recognition as a 2023, 2022, and 2021 Top Workplaces USA awards.


James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company‘s regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated ‘A-‘ (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.




Job Summary:


The Manager, Accounting Quality Assurance will indirectly oversee the quality of results of the company‘s core accounting functions within its shared services Finance department. This includes journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, monthly and quarterly close procedures, business process documentation, accounting methodologies and determinations, and financial controls execution. This also includes performance assessment, training and development of accounting staff within each of these areas.


Ultimately, this role is responsible for designing and implementing methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, evaluating and improving the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the company‘s financial reporting. As such, the position will work across all functional areas within the Finance department and must possess a high-level of technical accounting competence and critical thinking capability. Additionally, the position must have the ability to maintain a high-level of organization while handling multiple priorities, as well as the ability to communicate with, influence, direct and hold accountable staff and managers at all levels of seniority.



Duties and Responsibilities:


* Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service.


* Oversee quality assurance in the monthly account reconciliation process and serve as an additional level of quality review to ensure accuracy, completeness and effectiveness.


* Manage, update and maintain the company‘s accounting policy and memo library, including researching complex accounting topics and preparing memos or policies to support accounting positions taken by the Company.


* Oversee quality assurance in execution of the accounting methodologies and processes performed by the Finance team, and provide feedback to strengthen controls and improve effectiveness.


* Assess performance quality of Finance department staff and identify and provide training opportunities to aid in future improvement of performance and processes.


* Coordinate with groups across the enterprise to ensure business partners have a clear understanding of accounting policies and operational impacts of transactions.


* Establish strategy/vision, goals/targets, and key performance indicators to reflect successful performance and continuous improvement, and provide monthly management reporting, analysis and communication of performance results.


* Keep current on industry accounting issues and literature to ensure group wide compliance and application.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


* Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles required. Understanding of statutory accounting principles preferred.


* Working knowledge of successful accounting operations and internal control processes, including familiarity with enterprise-level financial systems and data architectures.


* Ability to manage and cultivate numerous internal relationships, including cross-functional business management, accounting staff, and internal and external auditors.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.


* Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed. High level of initiative and motivation. Proactive self-starter with a bias toward teamwork.


* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines. Desire to embrace flexibility in a rapidly changing environment.


* Intermediate to expert level proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)



Experience and Education:


* Bachelor‘s Degree in Accounting required. Master‘s Degree preferred.


* Minimum of eight (8) years‘ hands-on accounting experience with GAAP, statutory accounting, or related required. Minimum three (3) years‘ experience in a SOX compliant environment preferred.


* Broad working knowledge of multiple insurance industry finance and accounting operations preferred. Alternatively, experience in a highly-regulated and/or financial services environment required.


* CPA preferred.


* Prior accounting management experience preferred.




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    Finance

  • Job Sub Family
    Accounting

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