Director of Corporate Accounting at Trean Corporation

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

165000.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Consolidations, U.S. GAAP, Statutory Accounting Principles, Audit Management, Technical Accounting, Internal Controls, Insurance Accounting, Reinsurance, Investment Accounting, ERP Systems, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Project Management, Regulatory Reporting

Industry

Insurance

Description

Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Corporate Accounting is responsible for the corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, and consolidations. This role ensures full compliance with U.S. GAAP and statutory accounting principles (SAP) applicable to insurance entities. The Director leads the consolidation processes, manages external audit and tax activities and provides technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including insurance-specific areas such as reinsurance, technical accounting, and regulatory reporting. This position requires a strong leader with deep expertise in GAAP, audit, and multi-entity consolidations, as well as experience within the Property and Casualty insurance industry. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Reporting & Close Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP reporting. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP Oversee the consolidation ledger activities, account reconciliations, and reporting integrity Manage multi-entity consolidations, including intercompany eliminations Insurance-Specific Compliance (GAAP & SAP) Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and its conversion to statutory accounting principles (SAP) Stay current on evolving insurance regulations and accounting guidance Technical Accounting Lead research, interpretation, and implementation of new accounting standards Address complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, reserves, reinsurance, and investments Partner with actuarial, investment, and tax teams on technical matters Prepare technical accounting memos and documentation Audit & Internal Controls Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and manage annual audit processes Support and assist in maintaining a strong internal control environment (SOX, if applicable) Develop, implement, and monitor accounting policies and internal controls Address audit findings and ensure timely remediation Process Improvement & Systems Assist in finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations and upgrades Identify opportunities for automation, AI adoption, and process optimization Enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the close and reporting processes Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team Establish clear goals, provide coaching, and support career development Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with FP&A, actuarial, tax, and investment teams to support business initiatives Provide accounting guidance for strategic transactions and new business activities Support regulatory filings and compliance requirements Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, Master’s degree preferred CPA (Certified Public Accountant) required 10+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong experience in the insurance industry (P&C) required Public accounting experience (Big 4 or top 10 national firm) required Proven experience with consolidations and audit management Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and statutory accounting principles (SAP) Strong expertise in financial reporting, audit processes, and internal controls Experience with insurance accounting areas such as reinsurance and investment accounting Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting teams Strong project management and process improvement capabilities Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters while working at the Company is considered confidential. Reference corporate policies, guidelines and applicable laws. WORKING CONDITIONS This position is located in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment and requires the physical demands of a normal office position with some light lifting. This is a full-time position with benefits. DISCLAIMER This job description is not a contract of employment. It represents the minimum requirements of the job and includes the major responsibilities but not all responsibilities. Trean Corporation will change and update this job description, as necessary. Any employment with Trean Corporation will be “at will,” meaning that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause or advance notice.

Responsibilities

The Director of Corporate Accounting oversees corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, and multi-entity consolidations while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SAP. They also lead technical accounting research, manage external audits, and drive process improvements across the finance function.