Accounting Supervisor, Investments

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Headquartered in San Diego with regional offices located throughout the United States, ICW Group has been named for seven consecutive years as a Top 50 performing P&C company offering the stability of a large, profitable and growing company combined with a small-company entrepreneurial spirit. Our purpose-driven ethos provides team members with opportunities to contribute, develop, and belong. 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

The purpose of this job is to provide technical and administrative supervision for various accounting functions within the department which will include a key focus on one of the following areas: Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, Tax, Accounts Payable and Regulatory, Investments and Treasury, or Reinsurance. This position exists to supervise and review operations of the Accounting teams to ensure that productivity and costs align with Company standards. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees and directs day-to-day activities and processes for assigned accounting function. 

• Develops guidelines for proper handling and coding of invoices, transactions, and journal entries to maintain general ledger account records.
• Analyzes reports and other invoices or transactions for accuracy and/or eligibility for payment.
• Assists in the implementation of new accounting software.
• Reconciles accounts, expenses, income, and/or general ledger with other applicable records.
• May oversee the collection of employer identification numbers or social security numbers from all vendors and the preparation and submission of 1099 forms.
• May oversee all above in connection with reinsurance (both assumed and ceded)

Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial statements and reports required by brokers, insurance departments and other regulatory agencies.

• Oversees compilation of data for the preparation of regularly scheduled and special Accounting reports.   
• Prepares and reviews monthly account analysis of balance sheet accounts and develops adjusting entries as needed.
• Reviews status of all significant monthly accounts and/or securities with management.
• Conducts financial statement analysis, identifies significant operational/financial variances, and determines and reports reasons for variances.   

Interacts directly with Line of Business leaders. 

• Serves as point of contact and liaison for multiple various initiatives as they impact accounting.
• Oversees Model Audit Rule compliance in related areas of responsibility.
• Ensures that systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies, acceptable Accounting practices, and applicable regulations.
• Provides accounting assistance and information to Line of Business leaders.

Assesses and approves the output of subordinates within the Accounting team.

• Reviews posts and balances of general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Supervises and reviews account reconciliations and accounting analyses.
• Advises management on decisions for resolving department issues.
• Prepares applicable reports and interprets accounting results.
• Leads projects using effective project management techniques.

Develops and supervises a team of Accounting personnel. 

• Provides daily direction to members of the Accounting team.  Communicates Mission, Values, and other organization operating principles to direct 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 ris