[Hiring] Captive Accounting Manager @Davies

Role Description

As an Accounting Manager, you will manage the day-to-day management of an increasingly complex portfolio of captive insurance clients, including risk retention groups, insurance reciprocal exchanges and/or other complex structures, the number of which varies depending on complexity of the accounts. You will act as the focal contact person with senior management and our clients, with an opportunity to develop strategic and consulting skills.

The Accounting Manager will demonstrate ability to work independently, present financial statements at board meetings, serve as a mentor and resource to staff, as well as ability to train and lead other members of the team.

While this is a remote role, the candidate must be based in Vermont per State requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice on compliance requirements, investment regulations and current accounting developments that affect clients.
• Give presentations at client, shareholder, and/or Board of Director meetings to review financial information.
• Prepare and/or review monthly financial statement package and management review for a group of captive clients, in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, SAP and modified GAAP.
• Perform all accounting necessary for maintaining captive clients, including preparing and/or reviewing all general ledgers, reconciliation and customized financial and managerial reports.
• Responsible for following established guidelines, checklists and procedures, ensuring that managed companies remain compliant and internal controls are followed.
• Training, oversight and development of teammates.
• Work with all service providers including but not limited to auditors, actuaries, tax authorities, regulators, investment professionals, lawyers, TPAs and bankers; acting as client point person to organize and coordinate all matters to effectively manage the captive clients.
• Prepare and/or review regulatory filings, premium tax returns and NAIC filings.
• Responsible for substantive audit review and compliance testing, involving drafting and reviewing of audit reports.
• Monitor cash flow, prepare budgets and ad hoc reports.
• Work with multiple accounting systems, including QuickBooks and Gain to prepare financial statements in accordance appropriate accounting basis.
• Maintain appropriate level of confidentiality of information processed.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of accounting, insurance and regulatory issues affecting captives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3-10 years experience in position with similar duties.
• Achievement of Associate in Captive Insurance or similar designation.
• Up to date knowledge of GAAP and insurance accounting principles.
• Accounting research capability.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Ability to use initiative and good judgment in accomplishing tasks with minimal errors.
• Excellent listening, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, including data entry, word processing and spreadsheet applications (Microsoft Office applications).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans to support your health and that of your family.
• A 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Time‑off policies, including Discretionary Time Off (DTO) for exempt employees and Paid Time Off (PTO) for non‑exempt employees.
• Paid holidays.
• Life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Benefit offerings, eligibility, and required employer contributions may vary based on role, classification, and applicable federal, state, and local laws, including those tied to an employee’s primary work location.
• Where required by law, the Company provides paid sick leave, paid family and parental leave, and other mandated benefits in accordance with applicable state and local requirements.