Manager of Financial Reporting - Livingston/Roseland, NJ Area – Responsibilities: consolidation reporting; Internal Controls/SOX strategy compliance; ownership of General Ledger system; tracking against Credit Agreement terms; management reporting and analysis; corporate bank account reconciliations; must have FASB reporting skills. Strong finance and analytical skills, CPA preferred but not required 4 yr degree/MBA in finance or related discipline.  Understands financial modeling of a business. Large company experience necessary. 7+ years of experience.  Salary $ 120-150k+. (MB5246*)

Manager of Statutory and GAAP Accounting opening  for a Property & Casialty Insurance company on Long Island, New York.  Highly responsible and visible role designed for a high energy, knowledgeable accounting professional.  Under the direction of the CFO, this person will serve as Manager of Statutory and GAAP accounting and is responsible for directing the financial reporting functions of the company.  Reporting to this individual will be a financial analysis staff of two. Responsibilities: reparation of the Annual and Quarterly Statutory Statements – including Schedule F and Schedule P of the Annual Statement and Schedule F and Part 3 of the Quarterly Statement; all footnotes and disclosures; review Schedules D and E for accuracy and completeness; prepare data file for the consulting actuary for development of IBNR reserves; prepare monthly statutory  financial reports for the Board of Directors, ensuring the reports control to the General Ledger; ensure integrity of financial close; settle outstanding reinsurance balances on a quarterly basis; prepare and book reinsurance entries to the General Ledger; calculate and book the annual and quarterly Deferred Tax Asset; prepare the quarterly premium tax returns; act as the key contact person with the outside tax accounts in preparation of the 1120- PC(federal) and   NYS and DC tax returns; maintain the General Ledger and answer any questions concerning classification of accounts, and variances between accounting periods; prepare all statistical filings to states, ISO, AIPSO, etc.; review monthly bank reconciliations; responsible for all updates to SSAP,  providing detailed analysis for management regarding any changes, ensuring all accounting is in compliance with applicable State Regulations; act as the main contact person for the Annual independent CPA audit and for any State examinations; work with the CFO to implement GAAP reporting. Extremely strong technical qualifications  to include vast and detailed experience in general ledger, monthly closings, financial analysis, Statutory and GAAP reporting, NAIC and heavy yellow book preparation and 5+ years of accounting experience in a property/casualty insurance company. CPA designation preferred. Salary $open. (MB5192*)

Managing Director opening in Florida.  Work with the Accounting and Credit departments, and report to the President and Chief Financial Officer of the firm.  Responsibilities: Analysis/approval of individual deals; Appropriate deal profitability; Reputation risk analysis; Portfolio risk management; Portfolio capacity; Portfolio balancing; General market risk; Exception reporting; Managing, evaluating, and monitoring investment portfolios in a finance/trading environment; Leading and directing the work of others; Assist in the construction and modification of data models. Superior analytical capabilities, as well as innovative structuring skills allowing him/her move swiftly and smoothly towards acquisition/origination of assets, ability to identify opportunities in asset-backed and structured products in the domestic markets, extensive experience/understanding of esoteric asset classes. Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant financial experience. MBA/CFA/PHD a plus.  Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures, prior experience with hedge funds and/or investment banking. Salary $Open. Relocation available for ideal candidate. (HSE5084*)

General Accounting Retirement Programs and Services AVP opening in New York.  Leads and manages the centralized transactional accounting for the retirement programs & services, investments and publishing businesses, delivering world-class service in an efficient and cost effective manner. Directly supervises a team of six accountants with varying levels of experience and responsibilities: leads and manages a centralized accounting team of approximately six resources; prepares and/or reviews all annual performance evaluations for this team; prepares and/or reviews all annual goals and objectives for these resources and the assessed performance of these goals and objectives; identifies training needs of these resources and recommends and assists in the on-going development of individual training plans; provides day-to-day guidance/assistance to the Retirement Programs & Services Accounting team to ultimately deliver the goals and objectives of the team; directs and has immediate responsibility for the maintenance of the general ledgers for the Retirement Programs & Services and Publishing businesses and the supporting accounting records, including the complete, accurate and timely recording and reconciliation of all transactional accounting; timely finalization of standard monthly management reports. Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent, and external or internal audit experience. Experienced in all aspects of accounting and accounting management in the pension and investment industries, such as would be acquired with ten or more years in accounting and management positions.  Experience in publishing industry is a plus. Salary $open. (CP5080*)

Senior Accounting Analyst opening in New York.  Leads transactional accounting for the Retirement Programs & Services, including investments.  Contributes as a “technical lead” for the Church Pension Fund, having a thorough knowledge of the organization’s processes and having the skills to modify or develop new procedures to meet specialized needs.  Performs advanced or specialized work that requires comprehensive knowledge of accounting theory and principles, and more than average seasoning.  Responsibilities: training, coaching and reviewing day-to-day work of accountants within the Retirement Programs and Services team; contributes as technical lead for the Pension Fund, preparing and reviewing journal entries and performing related analysis for the retirement programs & services businesses and for investment accounts; leads the partnership accounting processes; leads and provides guidance to other Retirement Programs and Services’ accountants (including investment accounting) regarding policy, practice and approach to their responsibilities.  Reviews the journal entries prepared (including investment accounting) and assists AVP with review of monthly reconciliations; ensuring the completion (timely and accurate) of monthly account reconciliations to support general ledger account balances; prepares and reviews journal entries and specific reports for the Enterprise Wide Projects; reviews Accounts Payable transactions & coding for accuracy & completeness. Certified Public Accountant, or equivalent, and external or internal audit experience. Thoroughly experienced in all aspects of accounting in the pension and investment industries, such as would be acquired with 6+ years in accounting positions. Salary $open. (CP5081*)

Director of Investment Accounting opening in New York.  Leads and manages the investment accounting for all group companies delivering service in an efficient and cost effective manner.Responsibilities: leads and directly manages a centralized team of  three resources; directs and has immediate responsibility for the maintenance of the general ledger and supporting accounting records for all investment accounts, including the complete, accurate and timely recording and reconciliation of these accounts.  These responsibilities relate to multiple legal entities and the accounting for securities, bonds and stocks, and limited partnerships; all related quarterly and annual statutory and investment filings for Life Insurance, Property & Casualty and Pension funds, including schedule D; interpreting the financial results for approximately 200 private equity, real estate and specialized strategies limited partnership and prepare consolidated results for quarterly & annual financial reporting.  Track all capital contributions and distributions; directs and has immediate responsibility for all investment accounting practices and policies; leads the establishment of and has direct responsibility for customer service levels; establishes and maintains a strong internal control environment; leads reengineering of Investment Accounting processes; directs all required Investment Accounting activities to comply with tax reporting requirements; manages internal and external audit reviews and requests. Experience of Oracle Financials and of CAMRA & Crystal reporting. BA\B.S in Finance or Accounting; advanced degree preferred, but not necessary; 3 – 5 years supervisory experience. Salary $80-98K. (MB5032*)

Senior Accountant opening in New York.  This position contributes as a “technical lead” having a thorough knowledge of the organization’s systems, and the skills to modify or develop new procedures to meet specialized needs. Performs advanced or specialized work that requires comprehensive knowledge of accounting theory and principles, and more than average seasoning.  Strong computer, business, analytical and organizational skills; thorough knowledge of automated financial systems; experience with Oracle financial systems preferred; excellent problem-solving, communications and interpersonal skills required; ability to evaluate situations, handle problems and develop a solution. Approximately 6-7 years of finance/accounting related experience with prior experience in financial, insurance or other related industry preferred. BA/BS in a financial discipline, CPA or equivalent experience. Salary $50-65K. (MB5031*)

Premium Auditing/Accounting Specialist opening in Minnesota. Provide workers compensation services to insurance companies and self insureds. Responsibilities: Perform audits of insurance companies and self insureds at their place of business and through analysis of insured completed self-audits; determine the adequacy and accuracy of financial data and reporting as it relates to workers compensation premium; create detailed audit reports documenting field audits; participate in the process of annual adjustments, renewals, and experience modification factor calculations; ensure the accurate and timely billing of premiums and follow-up on accounts receivable; review of the premium system on an ongoing basis to recommend system changes and enhancements; serve as a technical insurance resource for clients and staff; review and recommend updates to company web and system contents; serve as a backup resource for reimbursement and accounts payable check signing and for miscellaneous treasury functions.  4 years experience performing Workers Compensation premium audits or auditing insurance companies, knowledge of insurance premium auditing, accounting, and organizational practices Experience and comfort working with computer-generated data. Some travel required. Salary $60k.  Will consider relocation for qualified candidate.  (HSECA4960*)