Accounting Supervisor

Description Liberty Mutual Agency Markets, a business unit of Liberty Mutual Group, consists of property/casualty and specialty insurance carriers that distribute their products and services primarily through independent agents and brokers. The companies of Liberty Mutual Agency Markets provide a broad array of core property and casualty products, including a comprehensive set of personal and commercial coverage, which are available in most states. As of December 31, 2007, Liberty Mutual Group had $94.7 billion in consolidated assets, $82.3 billion in consolidated liabilities and $25.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue. Liberty Mutual ranks 94th on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. corporations based on 2007 revenue, and is the sixth-largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2006 direct written premium. Liberty Mutual Group today employs over 41,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world. Come grow with us! Do you have a passion for developing and improving accounting processes? Do you have experience managing a team? Are you passionate about technical accounting? Liberty Mutual Agency Market's Controllers division is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor who is team oriented, high energy and innovative.

The position will have Supervisory responsibilities within the Agency Markets Controller's unit on the General Ledger team.  You will be responsible for the planning and direction of departmental activities, including maintenance of ledger accounts and production of financial statements. Requires advanced technical accounting knowledge, and oversees the efficient operation of operating programs and systems.
 
Responsibilities:

• Prepares and reviews complex standard and ad hoc reports (monthly, quarterly and annual book close; which includes account reconciliations, control checks, manual journal entries, preparation of financial statements) utilizing a broad knowledge of accounting principles. Presents findings/recommendations to Management
• Supervises assigned staff to ensure adherence to deadlines, policies, etc..   Responsible for establishing goals and objectives to be achieved, as well as preparation of performance reviews.  Provides training and developmental opportunities to motivate staff.  Provides hiring recommendations on candidates, and provides input to compensation recommendations for current staff.
• Monitors daily operations of group to ensure monthly deadlines are met.
• Reviews financial reports for accuracy and ensure timely preparation.  Prepare analysis and be prepared to provide explanations for unusual and/or inconsistent trends.
• Reviews procedures and documentation.  Suggests process improvement initiatives and provides solutions to enhance current processes.
• Utilizes advanced technical accounting knowledge in order to independently prepare complex accounting assignments and analysis.  Provides answers to complex accounting questions through proper research of accounting literature.
• Provides customer service to internal and external groups.
• Maintains accounting systems to ensure accurate and timely operation.  Keeps up to date on technology and attends conferences to ensure that technology is being utilized efficiently (e.g. CAMRA, FA system, General Ledger, Essbase, etc.)

Requirements
Our ideal candidate will have:

5+ years of Accounting experience in a Corporate environment with increasing responsibility and growth

2+ years of experience managing a sophisticated accounting team highly desired

Previous experience leading projects with varying degrees of complexity

Demonstrated ability to contribute strategically by identifying, developing and implementing leading process improvement and the ability to manage change

Strong technical and analytical skills

Strong understanding of GAAP, FASB pronouncements, and technical accounting with desire to increase proficiency

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong experience with Accounting applications, including ERP systems, as well as Excel/Access.

CPA or MBA Highly Desired

Bachelors in Accounting Required

Public Accounting experience highly desired

 
We look forward to viewing your resume! 
Benefits:
We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

401K and Company paid pension plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time-off

Pay-for-Performance

Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance

Discount fitness memberships

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Vision care coverage

Work/Life resources

Credit Union membership

Employee and Dependent life insurance

Disability insurance

Long-term care insurance
Overview:
We believe strongly that commercial success can be achieved in a manner consistent with principles and ideals that bind us together as one company, that set us apart from our competitors, and that in the end will allow us to say we have succeeded commercially by doing the right thing the right way.
We believe that the Company's success is inextricably linked to our employees' satisfaction and success: satisfaction that they work for an industry leader committed to improving safety, satisfaction that they work for a company that does the right thing, and satisfaction that the company will reward them for their contributions and provide opportunities for personal growth and success.
We believe our employees take pride in knowing that they help people live safer more secure lives everyday.
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