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About the job

Pay: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports financial strength, regulatory compliance, and long-term stability

Step into a high-impact leadership role with visibility across finance, accounting, and executive stakeholders

Help shape and improve a sophisticated insurance accounting function across both SAP and GAAP reporting

Enjoy a true hybrid schedule with meaningful flexibility and strong in-office collaboration

Be part of a stable, respected organization that offers strong benefits, professional development, and long-term career growth

Location: Hybrid role based in Alexandria, Virginia with 3 days per week onsite and 2 days working from home.

Note: Must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, 8+ years of progressive hands-on insurance accounting and financial reporting experience, strong Excel skills, leadership experience, and ability to work onsite in Alexandria 3 days per week. CPA and Life & Health Insurance accounting experience across SAP and GAAP are strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a mission-driven organization seeking an experienced accounting leader to help support critical financial reporting, compliance, and operational excellence. Our team values accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Lead monthly and quarterly close activities with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls

Support and oversee insurance accounting and financial reporting across SAP and GAAP

Prepare, review, and strengthen regulatory reporting, Blue Book reporting, and audited financial statements

Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide insights to support decision-making

Partner closely with finance and cross-functional teams to ensure reporting accuracy and deadline compliance

Help improve processes, reporting workflows, and overall efficiency within the accounting function

Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff while helping elevate team performance

Utilize advanced Excel reporting and support work tied to INFOR General Ledger and Prophix reporting tools

Assist with special projects, reporting enhancements, and ongoing accounting initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required

8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience required

Strong insurance accounting background required

Leadership experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff required

Advanced Excel skills required, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and SUMIF

Strong understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and deadline-driven accounting operations

CPA strongly preferred

Life & Health Insurance accounting experience strongly preferred

SAP and GAAP insurance accounting experience strongly preferred

Experience with Blue Book reporting, audited financial statements, INFOR General Ledger, and Prophix strongly preferred

Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills required

Why You Will Love Working Here

Hybrid flexibility with consistent work-from-home time each week

Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and FSA options

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Friendly, collaborative team environment

On-site gym and locker rooms in the Alexandria office

Opportunity to make a real impact in a stable, mission-oriented organization

JPC-963

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance