Manager, Agency Insights & Finance

Description
The Agency Finance leader is responsible for driving financial planning, long-term forecasting, reporting, controls, and operational excellence across Comparion Insurance Agency (CIA), the Liberty Mutual Insurance Agency (LMIA), and the broader Agency Distribution Services (ADS) organization. This individual serves as a critical thought partner to business leaders, providing strategic financial insights that inform channel economics, compensation design, and growth initiatives. The role leads a team that ensures revenue is accurately captured and allocated, expenses are managed with discipline, and financial operations - including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and compensation administration - run with precision and efficiency.
Responsibilities

• Lead annual and ongoing planning/forecasting processes for CIA, LMIA and ADS.
• Own P&L development, Monthly Operating Reviews (MORs), and budget-versus-actual reporting for CIA and LMIA Choice channels.
• Partner with USRM (US Retail Market) Finance to ensure CIA and LMIA financial plans and results are accurately reported in consolidated USRM financials.
• Facilitate the stakeholder expense roadmap process, connecting investment decisions to business outcomes and productivity metrics.
• Implement and maintain financial reporting and controls that support accurate, timely, and compliant financial results.
• Oversee revenue allocation, booking, and reconciliation processes; ensure adherence to accounting standards and policy.
• Manage contract set-up, mapping, invoicing, and ongoing financial support in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee accounts receivable (carrier and vendor receivables) and accounts payable (agent and vendor disbursements) functions, ensuring on-time and accurate payments.
• Build and continuously improve best-in-class compensation operations processes that enable compensation design, stewardship, implementation, and recognition program delivery.
• Serve as the source of truth for financial results, drivers, and operational metrics.
• Act as a critical thought partner to senior business leaders, supporting business strategy, channel economics, and agency growth initiatives.
• Partner across ADS to support and understand ongoing agency initiatives, ensuring financial implications are surfaced and incorporated into decision-making.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, accounting, or financial operations, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership/management capacity
• Deep expertise in FP&A processes including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and P&L management
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition, financial controls, and accounting standards
• Proven ability to serve as a strategic finance partner to senior business leaders
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or agency/distribution environments
• Familiarity with agent compensation structures and channel economics
• Background supporting multi-channel or multi-site distribution organizations

About Us
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.
At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.
We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits
Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Fair Chance Notices

• California
• Los Angeles Incorporated
• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco

$179,000.00 - 322,000.00