Director of Statutory Accounting and Reporting

About this role

Established in 2021,   Independence Pet Holdings   is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.   We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. 

Established in 2021,   Independence Pet Holdings   is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.   We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands. 

Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC) is hiring for an Accounting Manager

This is a hybrid role based in our New York City office

About Independence American Insurance Company Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC) is a rapidly growing insurance carrier within Independence Pet Holdings (IPH), one of the most dynamic platforms in the pet health and insurance industry. IPH operates a broad portfolio of pet health brands and services across North America, supported by an integrated platform that includes its own insurance carrier, insurance brands, and partner brands.

We are at an exciting stage where foundational decisions matter. Our teams are designing processes, implementing technology, strengthening controls, and creating the infrastructure needed to support the next phase of growth. This environment offers the best of both worlds: the stability of an established insurance platform combined with the energy, visibility, and opportunity typically found in a high-growth startup. 

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Director of Statutory Accounting and Reporting to lead the statutory financial reporting and corporate account functions for our Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance operations specializing in Pet Insurance. This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with NAIC and state regulatory requirements, with a strong emphasis on SSAPs, MGA oversight, and the unique complexities of P&C insurance accounting. This role will also oversee treasury related functions as well as accounts payable and general corporate accounting. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to regulatory change and reporting innovation. The candidate should be comfortable operating in a new and evolving environment, bringing creativity and sound judgment to modernize legacy or potentially antiquated processes while maintaining strong controls and reporting discipline.

Key Responsibilities: • Direct the preparation, review, and timely submission of all statutory financial statements and regulatory filings, including: • NAIC Quarterly and Annual Statements (Yellow Book) • Risk-Based Capital (RBC) reports • State-specific supplements and interrogatories • Schedule P and other P&C-specific schedules • Interpret and apply Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAPs) and ensure compliance with NAIC and state insurance department regulations. • Lead research and implementation of new or revised SSAPs and regulatory guidance, with a focus on P&C-specific issues such as loss reserves, reinsurance, and unearned premium reserves. • Collaborate with MGA partners to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial data integration. • Serve as the primary liaison with state regulators, auditors, and examiners during financial exams and audits. • Develop and maintain robust internal controls over statutory reporting processes. • Lead and mentor a team of statutory accountants, guiding upward mobility and technical growth • Partner cross-functionally with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and IT teams to ensure data integrity and alignment in financial reporting. • Regularly engage with senior leadership to clearly communicate the business impact of financial results, statutory accounting considerations, and evolving accounting rules, translating complex technical matters into actionable insights for executive decision-making. • Design drive and implement continuous improvement in reporting processes, systems, and automation, exploring new solutions to solve complex reporting challenges

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required. • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in statutory accounting and reporting within the P&C insurance industry. • Deep knowledge of SSAPs, NAIC reporting requirements, and P&C-specific regulatory frameworks. • Demonstrated experience managing MGA-related accounting and reporting. • Strong understanding of P&C insurance operations, including underwriting, claims, and reinsurance. • Proficiency with statutory reporting software (e.g., SAP, Workiva, Wings, Clearwater, or similar). • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. • Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, including translating financial results, statutory accounting matters, and accounting-rule changes into clear business implications and actionable recommendations. • Proven leadership and team development experience.

Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. • Experience with surplus lines o

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