Senior Accounting Manager

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.Clarus, a subsidiary of IPH, is a pet health data technology company modernizing how information flows between insurers, veterinarians, and pet owners. We build cloud-native platforms that power automation, real-time decisioning, and trusted data exchange across the pet healthcare ecosystem. Our engineering culture emphasizes strong domain ownership, modern architecture, and tight alignment between Product, Architecture, and Engineering.Job SummaryClarus is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to support and manage core accounting operations for our growing organization. This role is responsible for hands‑on ownership of accounting processes, month‑end close, and financial reporting, while partnering closely with Finance leadership, auditors, investors and internal stakeholders. The role will be responsible for cash management, intercompany and intracompany accounting, month and quarter close, audit needs as well as building scalable accounting processes, strengthening controls, and ensuring financial reporting integrity as the company scales.Job Location: Hybrid – Chicago, ILMain ResponsibilitiesLead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring high‑quality, IFRS‑compliant financialsOwn cash management, including invoicing, AR/AP, liquidity monitoring, and cash‑related reportingReview and approve financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and key accounting estimatesServe as the primary accounting lead for external audits, including planning and readiness, execution, and issue resolutionPerform and review intercompany and intracompany consolidation accounting, including reconciliations and eliminationsOversee expense reimbursement and T&E processing, ensuring compliance with company policy and timely deliveryPartner with FP&A, Procurement and Executive leadership on reporting, analysis, and ad‑hoc requestsIdentify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including functional ownershipStrong understanding of IFRSExperience in multi‑entity and intercompany accounting environmentsProven experience leading audits and working directly with external auditorsProficiency with accounting systems including Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft ExcelStrong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment Preferred QualificationsCPA or CPA‑eligibleSelf-starter mentality and strong drive for impactStrong accountability, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skillsExperience in a high‑growth, PE‑backed, or technology‑enabled organizationStrong time management and prioritization skills All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision InsuranceBasic Life Insurance at no cost to the employeeCompany paid short-term and long-term disability12 weeks of 100% paid Parental LeaveHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Retirement savings planPersonal Paid Time OffPaid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day offPaid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizationsPet friendly office environmentCommuter BenefitsGroup Pet InsuranceOn the job training and skills developmentEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Interview Technology NoticePlease note that phone and video interviews or screenings may be recorded and transcribed using interview technology to support our recruitment process.By continuing with the interview, you consent to this use.Text Messaging NoticeIf you provide a mobile phone number, you may receive job-related communications via text message. Message and data rates may apply.You may opt out of text communications at any time by replying “STOP.”