As the Insurance Payable Manager, you will lead the Insurance Payable department, overseeing Supervisors while ensuring the department’s operational efficiency, compliance, and alignment with company goals. You will drive the strategic vision for Accounts Payable, support the overall health of the AP subledger, and manage high-level relationships with senior business operations, offshore teams, carriers, and brokers. The Insurance Payable Manager serves as the primary escalation point for complex issues, partners with leadership to develop department-wide improvements, and ensures alignment with corporate accounting standards and practices.

Your Impact:

Set and implement strategic goals for the Insurance Payable department, collaborating with Supervisors to ensure efficient and accurate payment processesMonitor and assess the health of the AP subledger, ensuring all entries comply with corporate accounting policiesServe as the final point of escalation for critical issues within Accounts Payable, providing guidance and resolutionsWork with Business Partners and Integration team to plan for increased workloads, communicate details before conversion, and identify and escalate issues to the Retail Insurance Director as neededOversee planning for workload increases, communicating upcoming changes to Supervisors and Assistant SupervisorsIdentify and address workflow challenges by liaising with supervisors and escalating issues as necessary Oversee Supervisors, conducting performance evaluations, offering guidance, and supporting their professional growthConduct monthly one-on-one and team meetings to discuss individual and departmental objectives, providing ongoing mentorship and supportDrive training initiatives within the team to ensure skill development and alignment with industry best practiceEstablish and maintain compliance with Accounts Payable processes and foster relationships with carriers and brokers to ensure the smooth operation of payments.Partner with peers in Accounting and Finance, Business Operations, IT Operations, and Offshore teams to ensure consistent communication and process alignment.Represent the AP department in senior-level meetings, providing updates on ledger health, reporting, and metrics Ensure all payment-related activities, including check processing, stop payments, positive pay, and journal approvals, adhere to established financial controlsReview and approve monthly AP ledger audits and ensure timely resolutions for discrepanciesConduct monthly audits of Carrier return premium to ensure checks are clearing timelySupport audit requests from Finance  as needed, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with reporting standardsComplete D365 approvals and/or vendor banking approvals as neededChampion the identification and implementation of process improvements, driving efficiencies across the departmentCollaborate with Business Operations, IT Operations, and Finance to resolve challenges, enhance workflows, and implement sustainable solutionsLeverage data analysis to propose innovations and long-term solutions to recurring issues within Accounts Payable

Successful Candidates Will Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred)A minimum of 7 years of experience in insurance accounting, with at least 3 years in a managerial roleProven ability to manage large teams, including remote and offshore employeesExpertise in insurance and brokerage procedures, with experience managing complex workflows and escalationsExceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skillsProficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.Familiarity with AMS360, WorkSmart, and D365 is highly desirableAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple prioritiesThis position is remote but may require occasional travel for training, meetings, and other collaborative activities.

Risk Strategies is the 9th largest privately held U.S. brokerage firm offering comprehensive risk management advice, insurance and reinsurance placement for property & casualty, employee benefits, private client services, as well as consulting services and financial & wealth solutions. With more than 30 specialty practices, Risk Strategies serves commercial companies, nonprofits, public entities, and individuals, and has access to all major insurance markets. Risk Strategies is an Accession Risk Management Group company, with over 200 offices and more than 5,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada.

Our industry recognition includes being named a Great Place to Work, Best Places to Work in Insurance, and on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies. We are committed to being good stewards for our company, culture, and communities by having a strong focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance issues.

At Risk Strategies Company, base pay is one part of our total compensation package, which also includes a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings, The total compensation for a position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. The expected base pay range for this position is between $100,000.00 - $135,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including geographical location, education, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Risk Strategies is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about working at Risk Strategies by visiting our careers page: www.risk-strategies.com/careers.

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