Director of Accounting and Finance
Company: The Surplus Line Association of California
Location: San Ramon
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Salary: $180,000 - $215,000.Full time: Hybrid.MUST BE A
CALIFORNIA RESIDENT.Who we are looking for:Reporting to the chief
executive officer (CEO), the Director of Accounting and Finance
will be responsible for the direct management of several key
accounting and reporting functions within the Association,
including budgeting, planning and forecasting; financial and
regulatory reporting; internal controls and risk management;
research and analysis; audits; and compliance with contractual
documents and government regulations. The Director of Accounting
and Finance will also be involved in supporting the payroll, time &
attendance and actively manage the day to day accounting and
financial operations of the Association.The Director of Accounting
and Finance will present budget and finance information to the
Board of Directors and Finance and Audit committees; maximize
return, and limit risk, on cash by minimizing bank balances; making
investments and overseeing the Associations banking activities,
actively manage cash flow to ensure it meets the Association's
needs; and will manage the billing, accounts receivable and
accounts payable function/staff.The Director of Accounting and
Finance will ensure that the Association has the policies,
procedures, internal controls, segregation of duties and systems in
place to support effective program implementation and to ensure
flawless audits.Who we are:The Surplus Line Association of
California strives to maintain a healthy, fair, and competitive
surplus line marketplace. We assist our members' compliance with
California's laws and regulations. Our success stems from making
sure insurance consumers are protected, regulators needs are met,
and unfair activities are dealt with. Come join a unique
organization that thrives on collaboration and built through trust.
We are looking for someone who is collaborative, knowledge-able,
and motivated to learn.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The
essential duties and responsibilities of the Director of Accounting
and Finance position include:Budgeting and Forecasting: Managing
the annual revenue, expense and budgeting process, including
providing staff with budget guidance, timeline, tools, training and
hands-on assistance; conducting revenue and expense trend analysis
and benchmarking to prepare a budget narrative and schedules that
explain and substantiate the proposed budget; and facilitating the
review and approval process in collaboration with the CEO,
including budget presentations to the Board of Directors.Enterprise
Risk Management: Ensuring that the Association has the financial
systems, policies, procedures, internal controls, segregation of
duties and security access in place to safeguard assets and data.
Monitor changes in legal, regulatory and administrative
environments and implement changes in procedures as needed to
maintain compliance while maximizing operational and financial
results.Banking/Investments: Develop and maintain relationships
with outside vendors including banks, accountants and pension
managers. Monitor relationships, performance analysis and contract
management. Analyze trends to reduce financial risks associated
with making investment or spending decisions. Make sound investment
decisions to increase a company's portfolio. Have a strong
understanding of fiscal policy and investment regulations.Payroll,
Time & Attendance and Employee Benefits: Proactive management of
the full-cycle payroll function, including accuracy and timeliness
of employee pay, time & attendance administration, and compliance
with employee retirement and other benefits impacting
payroll.Annual Audit: Serve as the primary liaison with independent
Auditors to ensure all audits are completed smoothly and in a
timely manner.Essential Education, Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:This is an extraordinary opportunity for an accounting
professional with 7 - 10 years of accounting and finance
experience, preferably with an association, insurance services, or
nonprofit sector.Experience gathering, evaluating, presenting, and
reporting financial and accounting information to executive teams
and external stakeholders is a must.A Master's degree in
accounting, finance or an MBA is preferred.Certified Public
Accountant designation a plus.Must have broad finance and
accounting experience (preferably with an association, insurance
services, or nonprofit sector) with a budget of at least $10
million and over 100 employees.At least 5 years of people
management experience overseeing accounting professionals.Must be
highly ethical with a high level of integrity; self-motivated;
dependable and reliable; detailed oriented; able to interface
easily with staff, other senior management personnel and board of
directors.Benefits/Perks:Full health, dental and vision.Further
education reimbursements.401(k) plan.Paid time off.Organization
Overview:Headquartered in San Ramon California.Must be a California
resident.Full time / Exempt / Hybrid position.Applicants must be
authorized to work in the United States.The SLA is an equal
opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state, or local laws.About The Surplus Line Association of
California:The Surplus Line Association of California (SLA)
operates as a private, 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization
governed by a plan of operation approved by both the California
Department of Insurance (CDI) and the SLA Board of Directors.
Appointed by the Commissioner in 1994, the Association serves as
the statutory surplus line advisory organization to the CDI and
facilitates the state's capacity to monitor and direct surplus line
brokers' placements of insurance with eligible surplus line
insurers. Working with its members and the CDI, the Association
assists its members' compliance with California laws and
regulations; helps maintain a healthy, fair, and competitive
surplus line marketplace in California; and strives to protect the
interests of California insurance consumers.
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