[Hiring] Accounting Supervisor @Liberty Mutual

Role Description

Are you a detail-oriented problem-solver with a strong financial background who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, and helping others grow? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment? If so, we want to hear from you. As the Accounting Supervisor for USRM Financial Operations Controls, you will supervise a team and oversee the day-to-day work of our offshore partner. Together, you'll execute the close, reconciliation, and control activities that support receivables for our $36 billion USRM business and GRS NA.

This is a hands-on opportunity to apply your accounting expertise and grow your leadership skills. You'll work closely with the Accounting Manager to keep book close and reporting accurate and timely. You'll also help build and execute controls within our newly modernized billing ecosystem, which is in the early stages of development. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in coaching others to do their best work.

Key Responsibilities

• Book Close & Financial Reporting
  • Coordinate and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual book close activities, monitoring progress against the close calendar and resolving issues as they arise.
  • Review and approve account reconciliations, GL balancing, and journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, escalating items as appropriate.
  • Perform complex accounting activities, financial analyses, and research and escalate accounting policy questions when needed.
• Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Execute, document, and maintain internal control procedures that support accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Support internal and external audit activities, including preparing audit requests, coordinating annual accounts receivable confirmations, and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Monitor control performance and identify breakdowns, resolving issues within your scope and escalating others promptly.
• Systems, Data & Process Improvement
  • Build a working understanding of how data flows from financial systems to the accounting function, and identify the impacts of system or process changes.
  • Support the integration of new vendors, systems, and product lines into reconciliation and balancing activities.
  • Participate in user acceptance testing, stakeholder sessions, and demos, and collaborate with development squads on system enhancements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy, and recommend and implement process improvements.
• People Leadership & Development
  • Supervise a team of Senior Accountants, supporting daily work to balance priorities and workload.
  • Coach and train team members, provide input on performance reviews, and support their development goals.
  • Participate in team projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and engagement activities.
  • Facilitate seamless handoffs and communication between our onshore and offshore teams, serving as the first point of escalation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent accounting experience. CPA or advanced degree preferred.
• 4-6 years of accounting experience, preferably in insurance or financial services.
• 1–2 years of lead or supervisory experience, or demonstrated leadership in a senior individual contributor role.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting practices, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Familiarity with statutory accounting and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with offshore or outsourced teams preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate clearly in non-technical terms.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with reconciliation tools or ERP systems a plus.
• Experience using or a strong interest in learning AI, with a willingness to explore and adopt new technologies that improve processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business (or equivalent accounting experience).
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Broad knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
• Understanding of statutory accounting fundamentals and related financial statements.
• CPA preferred.

Benefits

To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: Liberty Mutual Benefits

Company Description

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions.