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ICW Group · 1 day ago

Director Of Accounting

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $202K/yr

10+ years exp

ICW Group is a well-established company in the insurance carrier space, seeking a Director Of Accounting to lead their financial reporting and accounting practices. The role involves directing the Accounting department, ensuring compliance, managing audits, and developing a team of accounting professionals.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops functional department policies, procedures, and processes

Creates plans to meet unexpected situations, new developments, and changes in the business environment

Understands the factors and conditions affecting the organization

Responds appropriately when the driving organizational factors change

Enforces and maintains operating practices and policies for the department

Works to minimize error and maximize productivity through continuous modification and refinement of Accounting procedures

Manages Accounting department objectives and compliance

Establishes and monitors performance objectives for the Accounting department and reports on accomplishments

Ensures that systems are in compliance with acceptable Accounting practices and applicable regulations

Directs the work and performance of Managers and/or Supervisors responsible for financial reporting, General Accounting, Treasury, and/or payroll activities

Oversees Model Audit Rule compliance in related areas of responsibility

Monitors federal and state tax compliance

Oversees regulatory financial reporting and audits

Assists in responding to Unit Statistical inquiries

Manages completion of multiple state data reporting requirements

Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information

Establishes calendar for department based on Enterprise calendar

Guides financial and regulatory audits

Develops and leads a team of Accounting personnel in the Finance department

Provides strategic direction to a team of Accounting personnel. Communicates Mission, Values, and other organization operating principles to direct and indirect reports

Establishes and maintains the overall work cadence and, in partnership with Department leadership, ensures performance and outcomes strive for excellence in delivery and customer experience. Ensures that the entire team is engaged and that leadership practices encourage development, recognition, and retention

Establishes and adheres to hiring criteria, on-boarding, and training requirements for incoming staff

Oversees the performance management and development process for the team and performs performance management duties, development planning and coaching for direct reports

Acts as a resource for team members to answer questions and solve complex problems

Manages budget, technology and other resources, workload, and customer requests for Department services. Ensures adherence to all Company policies and procedures and Compliance responsibilities

Ensures data quality, adherence to IT security guidelines, profitability and other risk-related metrics for self and members of the team

Directly supervises employees within the Accounting team and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. These responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; conducting performance and salary reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to further their skills and knowledge; creating and monitoring development plans; setting performance expectations/goals; forecasting staffing needs and planning for peak times and absences; enforcing department policies and procedures

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial reportingLeadership competenciesMicrosoft SuiteManagement experienceOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; Accounting, Finance, or related degree preferred

May require a CPA and/or MBA

Minimum 10 years of experience in public and/or private Accounting

Minimum 5 years of experience in progressively responsible management positions

Thorough knowledge of computer applications related to accounting and financial management systems

Must be able to manage multiple accounting operations areas simultaneously

Broad, in-depth understanding of Accounting principles, concepts, operations, and practices of the business unit

Highly developed written oral and presentation skills, and ability to effectively interact with management, employees, regulators, and external auditors

Demonstrated leadership competencies and ability to plan, coordinate and supervise employees, and all aspects of the accounting systems

Advanced skills in Microsoft suite applications

Self-motivated, strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Adaptable to shifting workloads and building a positive working relationship within the department and across company

Ability to work on concurrent assignments

Benefits

Generous medical, dental, and vision plans

401K retirement plans and company match

Bonus potential for all positions

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays throughout the calendar year

We’ll support you 100%

Company

ICW Group

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ICW Group Insurance Companies is a top-tier, national, multi-line Property & Casualty insurance company, providing comprehensive coverage to safeguard our customers’ world.

Founded in 1972

San Diego, California, USA

1001-5000 employees