Account Manager - Accounting Professional

Full Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to join Marsh's Captive Operations Group. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of captive insurance companies and oversee their day?to?day operations, including financial reporting, treasury, insurance administration, and corporate/regulatory compliance. You will deliver high?quality service to clients, support audit and regulatory processes, and contribute to continuous improvement of our procedures.

Preference will be given to those candidates based in Nova Scotia. If you are located in the Halifax Regional Municipality, this will be a hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office.

We will count on you to:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and any client?required supplemental schedules.
• Reconcile cash and investment accounts and execute payments as required.
• Prepare and file regulatory and tax filings on a quarterly and/or annual basis as required.
• Coordinate client audits end?to?end, including planning, scheduling, testing coordination, and issuance of final deliverables often managing multiple audits concurrently.
• Plan and organize client meetings, including Shareholders' Meetings and Annual General Meetings; prepare materials, participate and present, as appropriate, based on client needs.
• Provide proactive, responsive support for clients' day?to?day requests and operational needs.
• Maintain client files and correspondence to established standards and best practices to help identify risks and opportunities.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships, promptly identifying and resolving issues.
• Liaise with external service providers and other stakeholders on behalf of clients.
• Coach, mentor, and support junior team members and new colleagues.
• Adhere to Marsh internal controls and client?specific control requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of standardized procedures to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of insurance, insurance policies and insurance accounting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to have:

• Qualified CPA, or a minimum of five years' equivalent experience focused on preparing financial statements and maintaining supporting working papers.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast?paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively and confidently with stakeholders at all levels, both in person and virtually.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

What makes you stand out:

• Relevant experience in the captive insurance industry.
• 3+ years' experience working with or within an insurance company.
• Familiarity with Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as they relate to insurance entities.
• Familiarity with US regulatory requirements for insurance companies.

Why join our team:

Competitive Pay - Marsh offers a thriving culture to bring your authentic self to work along with competitive employee benefits; base salary, overtime pay, annual bonus potential, a monthly Stock Savings Plan (with 2/3 matching) and a full benefits package starting from day one - medical, dental, vision, wellness and health spending account, short and long-term disability, life insurance, as well as retirement savings options (again with 2/3 matching).

Balance your Life - Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, company holidays, floating holidays, hybrid work, and time to give back to your community; a flexible work culture and generous parental and maternity leave top-ups.

Reach Your Goals - Marsh offers financial and educational support towards your accounting designation.

Our Culture - A company with a strong brand and strong results to match, Marsh is committed to making a difference in the lives of people. A culture of belonging, innovation, collaboration, internal mobility, and extraordinary career opportunities.

Be an Owner - Participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discounted share price.

Level Up - Employee Resource Groups provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities, and interactions with colleagues in industry groups and client organizations.

Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Marsh Risk, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for overtime and performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.