Lead Accountant

About This Role

Join a close-knit financial reporting team at an insurance company downtown Chicago as a Lead Accountant, supporting multiple U.S. entities with growing global visibility. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with solid insurance experience who enjoys reporting, close, and special project work.

Responsibilities

• Manage quarterly and annual statutory reporting for multiple U.S. entities, including Yellow Book and Schedule P preparation
• Oversee month- and quarter-end close for legal entities
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany settlements
• Support financial reporting, analysis, and internal control activities under U.S. GAAP, and statutory frameworks
• Participate in ledger conversions, process improvement, and special projects
• Collaborate with internal and global teams on reporting and audit matters
• Contribute to policy documentation, data transfer accuracy, and regulatory submissions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience in insurance (P&C or reinsurance required)
• Strong background in close and reporting
• Exposure to statutory accounting
• Experience with general ledger systems, reconciliations, and financial controls
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience in insurance (P&C or reinsurance required)

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree
• Public accounting background
• Experience leading projects

Benefits

Certifications