Financial Operations Manager overseeing commission reconciliation and payments at We Insure Group. Leading a team to ensure timely operations and financial accuracy in a hybrid setting.
Responsibilities
Lead the end to end commission process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and payments to agents, employees, and insurance carriers.
Partner with team members to oversee daily accounting functions including commission statement reconciliation, agency bill billing, cash and refund processing, trust accounting, and bank reconciliations.
Supervise the financial operations team, managing daily task completion, performance, and professional development.
Engage professionally with franchises and insurance carriers, utilizing platforms such as Atlassian Jira to manage help tickets and resolve issues.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and confidence in addressing concerns with partners.
Identify opportunities to optimize commission processing workflows, reduce errors, and improve turnaround times.
Maintain and utilize systems like Applied Epic (or equivalent platforms) to track, audit, and report commission data effectively.
Lead the month end close process for commission related accounts, ensuring timely reconciliation, accurate journal entries, and reporting to finance leadership.
Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Carrier Relations, and Legal teams on commission disputes, system enhancements, and process improvements, serving as the financial operations voice in cross-departmental initiatives.
Own key operational KPIs including reconciliation and payment processing cycle times and response times to agent inquiries, with accountability for reporting on these metrics and driving continuous improvement.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in insurance, accounting, or data analysis, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role
Strong leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment in sensitive situations
Willingness to implement change with a mindset for continuous process improvement
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Insurance accounting or commissions experience (strong plus)
Experience with insurance and accounting software, including one or more of the following: Applied Epic, AMS360, Workday, NetSuite, Atlassian Jira, Zendesk
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
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