
Head of Accounting
Players Health
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Minnesota • United States
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Salary
💰 $200,000 - $225,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Direct all monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across multiple entities
- Oversee preparation of GAAP financial statements, management reports, and board packages
- Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling in partnership with FP&A
- Provide financial insights to executive leadership to inform strategy
- Supervise general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations
- Oversee premium accounting, trust account reconciliations, and producer commission processing
- Manage team performance, hiring, and ongoing training
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
- Ensure compliance with financial covenants, trust account rules, and state-level regulatory requirements
- Maintain knowledge of statutory accounting principles (SAP) to support carrier reporting, bordereaux accuracy, and MGA obligations
- Contribute to system implementations, automation, and process improvements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA certification required, including compliance with continuing education requirements
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with leadership roles in an MGA, brokerage, or insurance-related organization
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and statutory accounting principles (SAP)
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a remote-first environment
- Hands-on experience with insurance-specific accounting operations, including premiums, commissions, trust accounts, and bordereaux
- Proficiency with modern accounting platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct) and advanced Excel skills
- Strong emotional intelligence skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- STD
- LTD
- 401K
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
GAAPstatutory accounting principlesfinancial modelingbudgetinggeneral ledgerrevenue recognitionaccounts payableaccounts receivablebank reconciliationsinsurance-specific accounting operations
Soft Skills
emotional intelligenceverbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsnegotiation skillsconflict resolutionorganizational skillsattention to detailtime managementanalytical skills
Certifications
CPA certification