Manager of Corporate Accounting

Company Description

Fortegra is a global specialty insurer based out of Jacksonville that offers offer a diverse set of admitted and surplus insurance products and warranty solutions. For more than 45 years, we have delivered risk management solutions that help people and businesses succeed in the face of uncertainty. We seek to provide exciting opportunities, room for growth, and the ability to thrive in a workplace that is both challenging and rewarding. We foster a corporate culture that values the diversity of both individuals and ideas. Fortegra is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Fortegra. For more information on Fortegra follow us on our LinkedIn .

Job Description

As part of the Fortegra Finance team, the position collaborates with others in Finance and across the organization on many of the accounting and reporting activities of the company, with an emphasis on corporate accounting, consolidations, allocations, eliminations and financial reporting.  This position provides expertise, leadership, and coordination for Fortegra’s corporate accounting function, with responsibility for the preparation and validation of consolidated trial balances, and key participation in GAAP financial reporting and audit support.  This position leverages cross-functional partnerships across the accounting, FP&A and other disciplines within the Finance Department.  The successful candidate will have proven experience in insurance accounting, GAAP accounting and reporting, leadership skills, and willingness to work effectively in a team environment with strict deadlines.  This position reports to the Vice President, Corporate Accounting.

• Apply expertise in US GAAP and knowledge of insurance accounting to oversee corporate accounting activities, and help ensure quality in accounting and reporting, including 10-Q, 10-K, and other financial presentations.
• Lead staff in completion of monthly, quarterly and annual duties.
• Manage and/or participate in maintenance of reports, accounting segment structures, allocation routines, and other aspects of the Company’s accounting systems.
• Liaise with parent company counterparts to track, account for, and settle intercompany balances.
• Assist with responses to external auditors
• Review balance sheet reconciliations as may be assigned.
• Apply knowledge and thought leadership to identify and implement continuous improvements. 
• Other duties as assigned, which may include participation on teams supporting acquisitions, preparing presentations, and special projects

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance 
• Master's degree preferred 
• CPA preferred 
• Demonstrated expertise in GAAP accounting and corporate consolidations.
• Commitment to task and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Good leadership, relationship management with a wide variety of partners, collaboration, and interpersonal skills are required to perform the functions as described.
• The ability to build credibility, trust, respect, and cooperation among team members is essential.
• Understanding of SOX controls and experience in performing controls.
• Familiarity with the audit process and responding to the needs of auditors.
• Strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills.

Additional Information

Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.