Manager, Administrator & Obligor Accounting (AO)
Manager, Administrator & Obligor Accounting (AO)
Manage direct reports through planning, directing, and organizing departmental duties. Lead the team through continuous process improvement
Manage the monthly financial close process for administrators and obligors, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries and preliminary/final AO company financial statements
Monitor financial activity to identify and explain unusual activity or trends in income, expenses, assets, or liabilities as reflected in the general ledger.
Assist the Director, AOI in the sales reporting process/variance analysis including gross written premiums, cancellations, unearned premium reserves, administration fees, and underwriting fees (CLIP)
Ensure compliance and timely completion of account reconciliations as reviewer for the team. Ensure that reconciliations are appropriately assigned commensurate with the team’s workloads and skillset
Assist in the development and reporting of relevant KPIs and metrics to optimize the performance and success of the team
Responsible for accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactions
Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establishes the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud
Is known for their ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Stands out for their effective problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve issues and support continuous improvement
Demonstrates strong ability to present financial data to senior leaders and business clients
Is recognized for their ability to build relationships with key stakeholders within Operations, Sales, Accounting, and other areas
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Has 5-7 years of accounting work experience with 3 years of people management
Experience within the insurance or service contract industry required, F&I industry preferred
Experience in financial systems required (NetSuite, SAP, Blackline, Great Plains, etc.)
A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;
Competitive benefits: Flexible Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) + company match, PTO Plan, employee and family assistance program, performance bonus, and much more!
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, including H-1B visas and participation in STEM OPT work authorizations.
CompanyiA American Warranty, L.P.Posting End Date2026-08-28
iA American Warranty LP, American Amicable Group of Companies, iA American Life Insurance Company and Industrial Alliance Portfolio Management LLC are all part of iA Financial Group, one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in North America. In the last few years, iA American has been thoughtfully built by iA Financial Group through the acquisition of several US based entities. Our suite of products and services includes automotive protection packages, reinsurance options, dealer support, direct-to-consumer products, in-house administration, life insurance, progressive special markets, and more!
iA Financial Group is the fourth largest life and health insurance company in Canada and offers a wide range of products for all stages of life and to meet the needs of clients across its vast sales network. Founded in 1892, iA Financial Group’s stability and solidity make it an employer of choice that invests in its employees and their development over the long term. Our CEO Denis Ricard won #1 Insurance CEO in Canada from Glassdoor!
Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionOur differences make us unique, and even stronger. That’s why, at iA Financial Group, we are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity. We are continually building a team that is as diverse as the people and communities we serve. By combining our different ways of seeing and experiencing the world, we will always be stronger than the sum of our parts! To learn more click here.
Skills Required
- 5-7 years of accounting work experience
- 3 years of people management experience
- Experience in the insurance or service contract industry
- Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite, SAP, BlackLine, or Great Plains
- Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without employment visa sponsorship
What We Do
iA American Warranty Group, part of iA Financial Group, operates in insurance and related financial services. The organization’s U.S. careers materials identify claims roles supporting policyholders and claims handling, while the specific Claims Analyst role processes life, disability, and waiver-of-premium claims and answers status questions for policyholders, agents, and funeral homes. iA Financial Group reports more than 9,000 employees and the trust of over five million people.
