Accounting Manager - Millennial Specialty Insurance

Millennial Specialty Insurance, LLC is one of the largest non-carrier-affiliated Managing General Agencies (MGAs) in the United States. Combining expert underwriting with industry-leading technology, MSI creates a superior insurance experience for carriers, distribution partners, and customers. MSI collaborates with insurance carriers to design and distribute products through agents, brokers, and technology partners. Founded in 2015, MSI has grown to offer a wide range of insurance products across commercial, specialty, and personal lines. In 2019, MSI joined BRP Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRP).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of 6-8 accounting professionals

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk

• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards

• Experience working across multiple departments with ability to facilitate conversations to develop cross functional solutions that balance the business needs of all constituents

• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company's performance and report business performance metrics frequently to drive long term success

• Distributes financial information and helps field management staff understand financial position and reporting data.

• Work with FP&A colleagues in preparation of the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management

• Provide key understanding to monthly financial variances to determine impact on the remainder of the year

• Oversee cash application and approvals of payments

• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit

• Participate in the development of and support the company's strategic plans

• Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff

• Continually strives to improve data integrity and information reporting

• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Motivational team leader with prior management and supervisory skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multitask across multiple projects/problems at any given time

• Ability to analyze large sets of data and draw conclusions

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to problem solve, execute quickly, follow up, and prioritize

• Ability to learn quickly

• Ability to work independently through self-motivation, and work as a team player

• Proficiency in accounting and tax preparation software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration. Advanced degree a plus

• CPA preferred

• 6-8 years or more related experience required

• 3+ years of management experience

• Experience in the industry a plus

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