Accounting Manager - P&C Insurance

About the role

The Accounting Manager reports to the Director, Accounting. This person will lead the strategy around our accounting policy and reporting, month-end Close, GAAP, and various reporting processes. They'll oversee a growing team of accountants dedicated to telling the Branch story. We're building a technology-first and data-driven digital finance organization while eliminating traditional structural inefficiencies. We need an experienced accounting manager to optimize the reporting process flow and serve as a subject matter expert on Branch's policy, function, and results. The ideal candidate should not be afraid to roll their sleeves up to ensure we're achieving industry-best outcomes all while making sure we're delivering on our promise to our members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting processes and automation for key cycles within the environment.
• Support the development of key accounting policies
• Develop a strategy for anticipated reporting requirements and execute their fulfillment in a Branch-Like (automated, seamless, accurate, innovative) format.
• Drive continuous improvement by proactively identifying opportunities and implementing process iterations as the organization evolves.
• Take leadership of research within any new accounting pronouncements and develop solutions anticipating their impacts on Branch financials.
• Manage relationships with third-party consultants over various processes including taxes, audits, and system implementations.
• Establish and execute playbooks for complex, significant, and unusual business transactions.
• Supports a transparent risk-reduction and controls-aware culture throughout the organization.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA Preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in insurance accounting and GAAP.
• Three (3) or more years in an accounting people management role within the P&C insurance industry is required.
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinker who refuses to accept the status quo
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proven track record of prioritizing work and managing multiple projects, in addition to the daily workload
• Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Instinctually identify opportunities and create a data-supported solution
• Excellent understanding of technology and its relation to the accounting process
• Why join us at Branch?
• We're all about getting back to getting each other's back - that means Branchers, too. So we provide benefits that let you work and live to your fullest.
• Above-market salary - Branch is a data-driven company, so we do the math on salaries, too. If you get an offer from Branch, you can expect compensation that hits above the mark.
• Pay equity and transparency - Our pay isn't just market-driven, it's equitable. We let experience and performance drive your success, never your gender, race, orientation, or beliefs.
• Remote-first (with perks) - Work from where you're most comfortable. We'll take care of your work from home set-up and monthly internet. We also have a Columbus headquarters if you'd like to join us in an office.
• Flexible YouTime - We don't just let you control your own time off. We actually encourage you to use it. After your first year at Branch, we'll give you $1000 toward your next vacation.
• Employee stock options - You're not just an employee. If you're full-time, you're also a part-owner. You'll have stock options so you can invest in the company you'

Benefits

Additional Information

Branch is on a mission to make insurance more accessible, so more people can be covered. We innovate using data, tech, and automation to simplify insurance from start to finish-we eliminated inaccurate quotes in favor of real prices, created a better way to bundle, and cut unnecessary costs in the traditional insurance process. Then we pass those savings along to our members. Basically, we're doing insurance the way it was meant to be. But we didn't just create the insurance we've always wanted, we also created the company we've always wanted to work for. As we redefine insurance, we also want to redefine what it means to work in insurance. Find out for yourself. Branch has a preference for candidates in Ohio, but is open to candidates located in AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MO, NV, NC, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, and WI. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Branch is remote first, with most Branchers choosing to work from home. Our headquarters are located in Columbus, Ohio, where we come together from time to time to build relationships and connect with each other in real life. We also have office space in Columbia and Concordia, Missouri as well as Forreston, Illinois. Once a year, the entire company gathers for "BranchFest", a highlight of the year for many Branchers.

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