What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Insurance Accounting Manager position at Cadence Innovations Group?
This high-level position is designed to complement our finance leadership by focusing on technical accounting, statutory compliance (SAP), internal controls, and strategic alignment. The right candidate will not only have deep knowledge of GAAP and insurance-specific accounting principles, but will also bring exceptional communication and follow-through, ensuring clarity, accountability, and strong cross-functional execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Accounting Expertise: Interpret and apply complex accounting standards (for example, ASC 606), ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Statutory Accounting (Insurance): Ensure compliance with insurance industry-specific accounting principles and regulatory requirements, including preparation and filing of statutory financial statements.
- Regulatory Compliance: Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures that comply with GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles, and other relevant standards.
- Strategic Financial Planning: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that inform business strategies and decisions.
- Process Leadership and Improvement: Lead the design, documentation, and implementation of accounting process improvements, including system enhancements, automation initiatives, and internal control optimization. Work with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies and champion best practices that improve speed, accuracy, and transparency.
- Cross Functional Support and Communication: Take point on project-level coordination with Legal, Compliance, and Operations. Support external audits, regulatory reviews, and walkthroughs by managing documentation, timelines, and stakeholder communication.
- Cash Planning and Capital Strategy: Support the CFO in cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and capital sourcing efforts across multiple entities. This includes analyzing short- and long-term cash requirements, assisting with loan and credit facility documentation, and developing tools to monitor financial runway under various growth or stress scenarios.
What We’re Looking For
- 7 years of progressive experience in accounting or compliance roles, ideally within regulated industries like insurance or financial services.
- CPA strongly preferred; strong understanding of both GAAP and SAP is essential.
- Experience preparing for and managing audits, including communication with state insurance departments and external examiners.
- Strong grasp of ASC 606 (revenue recognition) standards.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate across teams.
- Excellent communication and follow-up skills; this is not optional. You must be someone who owns communication loops and thrives in collaborative environments.
- High comfort level with process documentation, system mapping, and continuous improvement.
- Advanced Excel and familiarity with modern accounting/reporting tools
- A desire to grow into a leadership role, with increasing responsibility for people, systems, and financial strategy.
About Alpha Warranty Services, the flagship company of Cadence Innovations Group:
Alpha Warranty Services provides a full line of unique and useful vehicle protection products and services. Founded in 2002 on a value system of integrity, dependability, and providing the best service. Alpha Warranty has enjoyed consistent growth and helped forge long-term partnerships with industry-leading auto dealerships across the country. The company takes pride in creating quality product and service innovations and fostering employee development. Because of this, Alpha has received recognition from multiple organizations including the MWCN Utah 100 for Fastest Growing Company, the Salt Lake Tribune for being a Top Workplace, and the American Business Awards for Veteran-Owned Company of the Year. If you want a rewarding and challenging career where you can work hard and play hard, join the team of Cadence Innovations Group.
Learn ore about the companies of Cadence Innovations Group, including Alpha Warranty Services at www.alphawarranty.com and www.alignsolarprotection.com.
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Cadence Innovations Group is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex-gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, military or veteran status and other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with known disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or if you need special accommodations to complete the application process, contact the Human Resources Department at 800-662-5519.