Manager, Corporate Reporting

American Modern Insurance Group, Inc., a Munich Re company, is a widely recognized specialty insurance leader that delivers products and services for residential property – such as manufactured homes and specialty dwellings  and the niche recreational markets, including boats, personal watercraft, classic cars, and more.

Headquartered in Amelia, Ohio, American Modern is a member of Munich Re’s Global Specialty Insurance division with associates located across the United States.  Our employees receive exceptional opportunities and support to grow their careers and contribute to the success of the Munich Re organization.  This position has a hybrid schedule, 40-50% of the time in the office in Amelia, OH. Candidates must be located near our corporate office in Cincinnati, OH. 

American Modern Insurance Group is looking for a Manager, Corporate Reporting to join our team!  In this role, you will oversee and manage the team responsible for corporate accounting processes and the monthly accounting close.  In addition, you will be responsible for accounting and reporting of operating expenses, fixed assets, bad debt, and other general accounting areas.  You will assist with developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures documentation to ensure accurate and timely financial statements while maintaining strict adherence to the control framework. This role will lead, develop, and oversee the work of 3 individuals performing this function.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the overall monthly financial close process, ensuring all journal entries, reporting and other items are completed according to the close calendar.
• Assist in the development and coordination of the monthly results review with the Accounting teams to analyze and explain financial results, including variance analysis and proper period recognition.  In addition, key metrics will be reviewed in line with monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines.
• Oversees the general ledger for all American Modern companies.  This includes ensuring all account reconciliations are completed timely by the Accounting teams, reviewing new accounts and account sub-assignments and the impact on all processes, and managing the locking of the ledgers.
• Coordinates general accounting tasks to ensure adequate training, appropriate process documentation, and completion of work by scheduled deadlines.
• Participates in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.
• Proactively identifies, researches, and develops solutions for accounting issues, documenting applicable accounting guidance in memos, and provides on-the-job training to team members on accounting issues and end-to-end accounting processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience, required.  CPA preferred.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience in insurance accounting.
• Prior management experience in a corporate accounting department or public accounting required.
• Proven experience working with accounting principles and practices, control development and review and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Working knowledge of insurance accounting systems and technology utilized within area of responsibility.
• Working knowledge of managing financial operations and reporting and ensuring timely and accurate reporting that meets quality and deadline standards.
• Strong analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills; proven ability to identify solutions and drive change; project management skills a plus.

We are proud to offer our employees, their domestic partners, and their children, a wide range of insurance benefits:

• Two options for your health insurance plan (PPO or High Deductible).
• Prescription drug coverage (included in your health insurance plan).
• Vision and dental insurance plans
• Additional insurance coverages provided at no cost to you, such as basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary and AD&D coverage that is equal to 1x annual salary.
• Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D plans that you can purchase for yourself and dependents (includes Spouse/domestic partner and children).
• Voluntary Benefit plans that supplement your health and life insurance plans (Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity).

In addition to the above insurance offerings, our employees also enjoy:

• A robust 401k plan with up to a 5% employer match
• A retirement savings plan that is 100% company funded.
• Paid time off that begins with 24 days each year, with more days added when you celebrate milestone service anniversaries.
• Eligibility to receive a yearly bonus as a Munich Re employee.
• A variety of health and wellness programs provided at no cost.
• Paid time off for eligible family care needs.
• Tuition assistance and educational achievement bonuses.
• A corporate matching gifts program that further enhances your charitable donation.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

At American Modern, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.  

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.