Our client, a Hudson County, NJ, start up, is searching for a Senior Finance & Operations Manager to join their team. There are no direct reports in this role 

This role is responsible for: 

Financial Management: Generate/maintain financial reports and records (including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements budgets and expense reports.
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial audits. Conduct audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Data Entry and Reporting: Assist in maintaining GL, JE's and adjustments. Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports. Execution of month-end close process, ad-hoc reporting, and variance analysis responsibilities. Generate and distribute regular financial reports to stakeholders. 

AR/AP/Billing: Coordinate billing processes including invoices, payments, and receipts related to insurance premiums, commissions, and other financial transactions.
Collaborate as needed with underwriting and policy issuance teams to ensure accurate premium calculations and billing. Resolve billing discrepancies, reconcile accounts, and address inquiries regarding invoices. Monitor AR and AP and follow up on outstanding balances.

Operational Support: Provide support cross-functionally to finance, compliance and operations teams. Coordinate directly with licensing and compliance vendors and assist with broker and agent licensing processes and serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries. Assist in the preparation of documentation for audits (both finance and compliance) and regulatory inspections.

YOU might be the RIGHT person if YOU have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  

• 7+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a similar role, working for an MGA,
  insurance broker or carrier. US GAAP accounting and financial reporting experience required.
  

• Familiarity with insurance industry practices, terminology and accounting as it relates to insurance premium/commission transactions is a plus.
  

• Strong proficiency in financial software, Concur and MS Office Suite (especially Excel). Experience with Power BI reporting preferred.
  

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