Statutory Accounting Manager - Columbia MO Skip To ContentBrightMove JobsReturn to Essent.usCareersInterested in joining a fast-paced results-focused company that cares about its employees and is helping shape Americas housing finance industry Essent is currently interviewing for the following open positionsToggle navigationPortal HomeCreate Profile Share This Requisition Statutory Accounting Manager Job Title Statutory Accounting Manager Requisition ID 27777662 Location Columbia MO Other Location Description Essent Group Ltd. NYSE ESNT is a Bermuda-based holding company collectively with its subsidiaries Essent which serves the housing finance industry by offering private mortgage insurance reinsurance risk management products and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders borrowers and investors to support homeownership. We are focused on managing risk and dedicated to serving as a strong and fair counterparty. As a company we bring strong private capital and a commitment to risk management to the mortgage insurance industry.Title Statutory Accounting ManagerLocation Columbia MOFully in-officeThis is a management position that leads daily statutory accounting functions and develops accounting policies and procedures. The role is directly involved in the development of reporting tools and metrics for trend analysis. Additionally staying updated with industry trends and legal changes is required. Effective staff management is also a key responsibility.As a dynamic and resourceful professional we will rely on you to perform the following dutiesLead cross-functional teams in day-to-day statutory accounting functions e.g. ledger maintenance claims accounting revenue and asset accounting and associated analysis and reporting e.g. Form 9 filings reinsurance reporting state data calls and statutory audits etc. to meet performance and quality goals.Develop and maintain statutory accounting policies operational procedures and tools to ensure consistency of practice and compliance with organizational accounting policies and legal and regulatory requirements.Direct the development and production of reporting tools key performance metrics policies and procedures used to analyze and identify trends in operating expenses project spending headcount and risksopportunities.Remain abreast of industry trends products best practices technologies competitive landscape and legal and regulatory changes to modify strategic plans and improve legal and regulatory compliance.Oversees investment accounting by coordinating with third-party service providers Treasury and Group Accounting to ensure accurate portfolio tracking reconciliations and reporting including the timely and compliant preparation of statutory regulatory filings and supporting documentation.Perform other duties as assigned by management.Minimum Education & Experience RequirementsBachelors degree in accounting Business Finance Economics or related field required.Requires 3 years of related experience in statutory accounting preferably for a financial services organization.Requires 3 years of experience in a leadership role preferably with cross-functional teams.Requires experience adhering to accounting best practices e.g. accepted accounting principles GAAP and the legal and regulatory requirements for public accounting.Maintain flexible hours.Requires extensive knowledge of department processes.Requires experience managing budgetary functions and overseeing contract management and program delivery.Knowledge of management principles and techniques with business and leadership skills.Business acumen leadership and data-driven decision-making skills.Requires mathematical acumen to analyze complex equations.Interpersonal oral and written communication and presentation skills with tact and diplomacy.Analytical strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with a customer service orientation.Project management organizational prioritization and time management skills with attention to detail.Requires proficiency in MS Office Suite.Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including paid time off medical dental vision 401k and disability benefits. We work to maintain a positive environment for our employees where people can learn and grow with the company. Essent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Option 1 Login and Apply UsernamePassword Submit Option 2 Create a New Profile Create Profile and Apply to Requisition Return to Essent.usReturn to Essent.us Engineered by BrightMove 2026