CCR Accounting Process Lead

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. Because, at Markel, the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. Whether you’re wild about horses, bananas for boats or driven by data, you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

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This position is responsible for process optimization and close execution for the North American insurance operational close within Close Control and Reporting (CCR). The individual will champion a process improvement mentality while maximizing the use of resources and technology. CCR is responsible for the controls and processes around reporting Markel’s underwriting division and segment results.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger closing and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with teammates and initiate ideas with management to identify, design, and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Understand work flow and process bottlenecks and work creatively and independently to generate ideas and implement change to streamlining the close process.
• Work closely with other functional areas (i.e., program accounting, reinsurance, actuarial, IT, claims) and business management to resolve issues and support achievement of business goals.
• Assume primary responsibility for monthly underwriting system close and processes and serve as accounting to IT liaison for responsible IT systems.
• Understand nature of insurance IT systems and impact on the accounting process. Collaborate with various teams on implementation and testing of insurance system changes and enhancements.
• Review journal entries and complex account reconciliations including identification and remediation of all issues in compliance with audit requirements.
• Provide guidance, instruction, mentoring, and leadership to team for purpose of achieving functional goals and objectives.
• Use technology to best leverage available resources and complete tasks in the most efficient and effective manner.
• Assist with the compilation and/or review of insurance company financial statements and ensure compliance with statutory guidance and regulatory deadlines.
• Organize team projects, schedules, and resources working with management.
• Participate in other strategic accounting and business projects as they arise.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required

Work Experience

• 5+ years of accounting experience

Skill Sets

• Strong computer skills including a high degree of proficiency within Excel.
• Experience with PowerPoint desired.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• High degree of flexibility and responsiveness to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in order to present ideas and findings to management and senior leadership in a professional manner.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Strong research, analytical, and problem solving skills.

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better

We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you:

In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work. 

• We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life. 
• All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance. 
• We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.  
• Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable