Senior Accounting Supervisor

Our client located in the KWC area is looking for a Senior Accountant for a 12-month contract. This role is hybrid in office 2 days a week. As a core member of the Finance team, you will act as a backup lead to manage the day-to-day (BAU) finance operations and support the year-end audit. This is a dynamic environment that requires ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
This role provides learning opportunities and great working culture and team environment. As the Lead, Financial Operations, you will ensure the seamless execution of daily financial activities, primarily by owning the monthly financial close and serving as the lead contact for the year-end audit. Backfilling a manager seconded to a strategic integration project, you will provide critical oversight by reviewing journal entries and reconciliations while managing treasury functions, including bank account liquidity, fraud prevention, and the distribution of claims and commission payments. This role demands a high degree of autonomy to implement process changes and resolve unique banking transactions, requiring frequent collaboration with the CFO, department VPs, and external auditors to maintain a robust internal control environment. To be successful, you must be a designated CPA with 5 to 7 years of accounting experience and a proven track record of validating the work of others, ideally within the insurance sector. You will leverage exceptional communication skills and a sharp attention to detail to act as a "steady hand" for the finance team, ensuring business-as-usual excellence while navigating a high-growth, hybrid work environment in the Cambridge area.

Our client is looking for someone that thrives in a autonomous environment focusing on accuracy and meeting deadlines without needing constant supervision. Proficiency with Excel is a must. CPA enrolled or designated is strongly preferred.
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