Senior Accountant

About Us

At Davies, we get it... you are not just looking for a job, you are looking to build a life and a career. We believe in our people and realize that our success is a direct result of creating a learning atmosphere, leadership opportunities, and promoting from within. We believe that engaging in corporate social activities and working together as a team is a vital part of the Davies culture.

With a multinational global team, Davies Group is a specialist professional services and technology firm working in partnership with leading insurance, highly regulated, and global businesses. At Davies Group, we help clients to manage risk, operate core business processes, and to transform and grow. We deliver operations, consulting and technology solutions across the risk and insurance value chain, including excellence in claims, underwriting, distribution, regulation, customer experience, human capital, transformation, and change management.

This position will support the North America Actuarial Audit and Consulting division. This division provides a variety of insurance services including actuarial, audit, claim management, consulting, and subrogation to clients in throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Europe.

Are you looking for a company that is Dynamic and Innovative where the employees are Connected and Succeed Together? If so, Davies may just be the right choice for you.

Job Overview

Davies US is looking for an experienced SENIOR ACCOUNTANT to oversee and manage key aspects of the accounting operations for this division. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for managing accounting tasks while ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.

To be successful in this role, you need to have a keen eye for detail with strong leadership and communication skills. You must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field with five (5) years of accounting experience, with at two (2) least years in a senior or supervisory role. Additionally, you will need to have a strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements, a knowledge of IFRS is a plus. This role is a full-time, home-based position and may require travel on occasion.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports. Manage the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements
• Oversee the general ledger. Conduct complex account reconciliations and maintain accounting records in compliance with accounting standards. Assist the Head of Finance with month-end reporting
• Work with the compliance team providing financial support for local, state, and federal government tax filings and requirements. Coordinate with external auditors for the annual audit
• Develop and monitor accounting policies and procedures to maintain accordance with GAAP.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budgets and financial forecasts
• Constantly seek ways to streamline processes, demonstrating initiative and a self-starter attitude
• Lead and participate in special projects, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Act as a key support to the Head of Finance, demonstrating the ability to understand and manage their daily responsibilities, especially during their absence
• Provide strategic support to the finance department, initiating improvements and offering solutions proactively

• Exhibit company values of We are Dynamic, We are Innovative, We are Connected, and We Succeed Together
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience, with at least two years in a senior or supervisory role
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• High proficiency in accounting software (Sage Intacct and Planful experience a plus, and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Preferred

• CPA or CMA a plus
• Knowledge of IFRS a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Act as a mentor to the accounting staff, take initiative to learn and develop and train the team on new tasks and process improvements

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Proactive, independent, and takes initiative with consistent follow through
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity, particularly in compliance with privacy laws
• Superior time management skills with capacity of working independently and meeting deadlines
• Exceptional capability to multi-task and prioritize with excellent organization and documentation skills in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Display a comfort level working with key people at all levels with the organization

Essential Requirements

• Must have US work rights
• Must speak English

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience, with at least two years in a senior or supervisory role
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• High proficiency in accounting software (Sage Intacct and Planful experience a plus, and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and work collaboratively in a team environment

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the individual for this job and is subject to change with or without notice.

Diversity and Inclusion

Davies is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof).

Rewards and Recognition

We embrace innovation and run an annual competition available for all colleagues to submit their ideas. The top finalists travel to the current year’s competition site where they pitch their ideas to our investors. The winner receives funding to bring their idea to life and the runners up receive a reward for their involvement. Some of our teammates have moved across into brand new positions to further develop their ideas/projects!

Benefits

• Bonus plan
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401k plan with employer matching
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans
• Amazing Executive and Senior leadership as well as fabulous teammates

Position Type, Work Environment and Physical Demands

This is a home-based, full-time, salaried, exempt position that predominantly operates remotely from a professional home-based office environment routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, photocopiers, and scanners and requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk while working on a computer. While performing the duties of this job, the individual will be required to regularly hear and talk. This is a largely sedentary role requiring the ability to sit at a desk, reach outward, use a phone, have use of fingers to operate office equipment such as a keyboard, mouse, phone, printer, copier, and to reach above the head, bend, or stand, as necessary.

Location

Resides in the continental United States.

Application Information

Application deadline: March 21, 2024