Director Accounting

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Job Description:

Summary - The Director of Insurance Accounting plans, directs and administers the management, control, evaluation and reporting of the insurance accounting department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage and oversee all insurance accounting and related reporting functions, including self-insurance reserves and the monthly close process

· Report to senior management on monthly / quarterly / annual financial results and significant accounting matters

· Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and SOX

· Provide accounting support to Risk Management

· Coordinate and collaborate with actuarial specialists, captive broker and claims system vendor 1

· Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide insights for senior management and facilitate data-driven decision making

· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals

· Coordinate and manage internal and external audit activities for the insurance area

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates analytical skills.

• Possesses strong technical aptitude.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)Ability to interact with senior management and board level executives.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Builds and manages effective teams.

• Effective team leader.

• Ability to make major, complex, or frequent decisions.

• Capacity to make high-level decisions and implement plans to drive results.

• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituentsAbility to influence and impact senior management on critical business issues.

• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.

• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.

• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

• Extensive technical knowledge of SEC regulations and GAAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required Business Administration

• Ten (10) years or more Experience in a Financial Accounting and Reporting environment of a publicly traded company required.

• Ten (10) years or more Public Accounting experience at a manager level or equivalent industry experience required.

• Ten (10) years or more experience in internal and external financial reporting, SEC and other regulatory reporting registration and filing requirements required.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

DOT Regulated - No

Job Category

Accounting

Compensation Information:

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type:

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range:

145,000

Maximum Pay Range:

165,000

Benefits Information:

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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