Supervisor, Accounting

Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service.

Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Provide guidance and / or solutions on complex accounting issues, independently researching issues, and implementing efficiencies to support the evolving business needs of the accounting department and company as a whole.

Responsible for the preparation and delivery of a variety of consolidated financial reports and statements, as well as maintaining and reconciling related accounting data.

Provides supervision and mentoring to various levels of accounting personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises daily accounting activities for assigned accounting staff through delegation, monitoring work, guidance and coaching, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluation;
• Prepares complex standard and ad hoc reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables) utilizing a broad knowledge of accounting principles;
• Actively participates and drives innovation efforts to ensure accurate, complete, and timely reporting of financial results;
• Performs monthly financial statement closing; prepares and maintains supporting balance sheet and income statement schedules;
• Leads projects of moderate to high scope and complexity. Communicates project opportunities and constraints to Management while monitoring project status.
• May also actively participate in cross-functional projects of moderate to high scope;
• Reviews work, serves as a technical resource, and provides feedback, training, and guidance to Accountants and other cross-functional professionals;
• Analyzes and reviews producer commission information;
• Prepares schedules and other information as required for the company’s financial audit;
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience

CPA preferred

Four (4) or more years professional experience in general ledger accounting and financial reporting

One (1) or more years supervisory or leadership experience

Proven knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

Working knowledge of Hyperion, or other consolidation software, preferred

SKILLS

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to delegate and work effectively with others

Strong people management and coaching skills

High level analytical skills with ability to interpret results

Ability to determine priorities and work on several projects simultaneously

Deadline oriented; ability to be flexible regarding work schedule

Strong problem solving and time management skills

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