Manager, Title Finance

AmTrust Financial Services Inc., a multi-national property and casualty insurance holding company, is looking for an Accounting Manager to join the Title Insurance Finance Team. This position is responsible for overall accounting and financial reporting for various title insurance and/or agency operations. Including but not limited to detailed maintenance of accounting records and related controls, recording journal entries, account analysis and reconciliations, ensuring reported results comply with both U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting principles, and the preparation of GAAP and Regulatory financial statements for multiple entities as needed.

• Manage financial close process to ensure results are complete, accurate, timely and in compliance with U.S. GAAP, U.S. statutory and IFRS accounting guidance (IFRS is only applicable for one insurance branch).
• Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and related disclosures.
• Analyze key data and performance metrics to provide thoughtful action plans in alignment with the company mission and execution of goals.
• Assess processes, systems, and resources for potential synergies with ongoing integration and automation initiatives.
• Enhance and optimize the financial close process by reassessing day-to-day finance activities and data sources for potential enhancements.
• Provide guidance and coaching to the Title team.
• Establish and review key strategic and operational priorities and develop them into a comprehensive plan.
• Lead special project work such as establishing automated integration between front-end systems and subledgers which may require critical and abstract thinking, as well as knowledge of title insurance accounting, data and IT systems, and performance of forensic accounting type tasks.
• Lead, or participate as a member of, cross-functional teams for various corporate-level projects, including financial systems implementations, process improvement initiatives, and merger & acquisition finance integration and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective and collaborative communication with front office, and financial planning and analysis team.
• Provide management with ad hoc analysis or schedules.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external auditors.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of experience
• Strong knowledge and application of US GAAP, and internal controls
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application especially Excel
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Software (Oracle) and Hyperion (HFM) or FCCS a plus
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, identify problems and propose viable solutions
• Must be flexible and have demonstrated skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, including ongoing discussions with other departments and being the finance representative.
• Strong initiative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills, plus an orientation toward continuous improvement are required
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational and time management skills

Preferred:

• Statutory Accounting
• Warranty insurance and/or strong technical insurance accounting experience with good understanding of insurance operations

The salary range for this role is $120K - $135K per year. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.

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AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.