Senior Accounting Manager

About the RoleThis is a senior-level, hands-on accounting position -- not FP&A. You will own the accounting function end-to-end, reporting directly to the VP of Finance & Accounting, with a clear path to Director or Controller. The right person thrives in ambiguity, builds processes from scratch, and can scale a function in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.What You'll OwnFull month-end close process -- journal entries, GL activity, and reconciliationsAccounting for premiums, claims, reserves, and administrator fees in a multi-entity environmentTrust accounts, restricted cash, and funds held for future claim obligationsReserve methodology -- claims reserves, IBNR, and liability trackingGAAP compliance, revenue recognition, and balance sheet integrityExternal audit support and state-level regulatory reportingDesign and implementation of scalable accounting processes from the ground upNetSuite optimization and automation initiativesMentorship and development of junior accounting staffRequired:7-10+ years of progressive accounting experienceDeep, hands-on experience in liability accounting, reserve accounting (IBNR, claims reserves), and trust or restricted cash environmentsBackground in one or more of the following: TPA, Warranty / Vehicle Service Contracts, or Insurance accountingProven ownership of month-end close and balance sheet integrityExperience building or improving accounting processesTeam leadership or mentorship experienceBachelor's degree in Accounting or FinancePreferred:CPA or Master's degreeNetSuite experience (recent implementations or optimization a plus)High-growth or startup environment backgroundContract management system experience (PCR or similar)