Accounting Manager, Finance Operations

Company Details

 

BerkleyNet is an innovative workers compensation insurance provider that does all our business online. Our goal? To make doing business “Ridiculously Fast. Amazingly Easy.”

Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager leads financial operations within a dynamic insurance organization and is responsible for a broad spectrum of financial operations, including receivables and disbursements to ensure accurate reporting, timely collections and efficient payment processing.  This role has a strong background in financial operations, financial reporting support and team leadership, with a forward-thinking mindset that embraces the use of AI and automation to drive innovation and efficiency.

• Oversee the full accounts receivable lifecycle, including premium billing, collections, cash application, and reconciliation.
• Manage disbursement processes, including commission payments, insured refunds, and claims payouts.
• Supervise a team of AR/AP specialists and analysts, providing coaching, performance feedback, and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and operations teams to provide proactive and responsive customer service that meets all servicing standards.
• Monitor aging reports and implement strategies to reduce average days outstanding and improve cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and insurance regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present financial operations metrics, forecasts, and variance analyses to various stakeholders.
• Support the financial reporting team with required information and analysis for monthly reporting, as well as budgeting and forecasting.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, including the adoption of AI tools and automation technologies to streamline workflows, enhance accuracy, and reduce manual effort.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit requests related to receivables and disbursements.
• Assist Finance leadership with developing a department strategy to meet BerkleyNet’s goals.

Qualifications

• 10 years of finance/accounting experience
• 3 years of experience leading and engaging teams in fast-paced results driven organizations
• Preferred Qualifications: CPA license or AIAF designation
• Experience with the following technologies preferred: Essbase, OBIEE, VENA Solutions, PeopleSoft and PowerBI
• Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously to drive results
• Familiarity with AI-driven financial tools and automation platforms is preferred.
• Communicates effectively with teammates and others, leading meetings and interacting with increasingly higher levels of management to gather information and effectively present results and recommendations
• Consistently demonstrate positive innovation behaviors that support new ideas to keep the department and company moving forward
• Proactively demonstrate assessment of risks within internal controls, processes and financials

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required

Additional Company Details

www. berkleynet.com The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. Benefits include Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Additional Requirements

• Domestic U.S. travel required (up to 10% of time)