Job Title: Finance Operations Manager Reports to: Head of Operations US & Canada Overview The finance operations function is a component of the overall operations group within Accelerant. The team is required to manage the cash collections, cash reconciliations and debt management covering 70+ speciality underwriters, at Accelerant we call them members. Accelerant is looking for an experienced finance operations manager to join our Operations Team, this role will report into the Head of Operations US & Canada. You will work alongside the Premium Operations, Outsource, Technology and Finance teams, to manage the credit control procedures at Accelerant. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day management and improvement of the cash collection and payables processes within the organisation and will leverage prior experience to effectively monitor and reduce aged debtors. Key Responsibilities: Overseeing collection procedures and being a point of escalation for the Credit Controllers on difficult to collect cashes. Weekly reviews of ledgers to ensure that cash collections and reconciliation are effective Regular review of procedures in credit control with the aim of continuous improvement in the department''''s effectiveness and efficiency Ensuring that targets for debt are met and aim to continuously improve upon such targets with improved working practices. Periodic report of bad debt provision and amounts to be written off Monthly review of debtors'''' ledgers Providing detailed documentation on the collection process to explain the action taken or the promises made to clients/by clients Advising management of any risk exposure and potential bad debt Assisting in the implementation of new procedures Investigating and resolving queries both internally and externally around outstanding items Working with the outsource credit control team to ensure daily targets are being met Work closely with senior management to develop the reporting processes, controls, and systems Assist in maintaining and improving internal controls to ensure compliance Skills and qualifications Required: Bachelors degree (or equivalent) required. Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and flexibility dealing with significant operational change. Able to take direction and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines. Excellent written and oral communication skills around highly technical items The technical skills and experience you''''ll need to be proficient are: 3+ years Credit Control experience Strong reconciliations exposure Exposure to multiple currencies Excellent communication skills Articulate and confident in person, able to fit into a fast paced, dynamic environment A ''''can do attitude'''' and ability to build relationships across different levels of the business. Excellent time management, attention to detail and follow-up skills. Ability to work autonomously and contribute to team objectives. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools Additional Notes Accelerant Holdings is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Enjoy our comprehensive benefits package designed to meet your diverse needs and support your well-being: Work-life balance : We believe that taking time to rest and recharge makes us all better. Thats why we offer flexible time off and encourage our team to take the time they need to prioritize their health and well-being. Health and wellness : We offer high-quality health, dental, and other benefits to ensure our team members have access to the care they need. Remote work : Work where youre most productive and fulfilled. This position is open to remote candidates across the U.S. and Canada who have the flexibility to work with our teams distributed across Europe and North America. Most cross-team collaboration happens in the mornings of the Eastern Time Zone. Travel : We value face-to-face connections and believe that in-person interactions can enhance collaboration and build stronger relationships. Travel could be a small part of your role, with opportunities to connect with your team and our members in person. About Accelerant: Accelerant is a data-driven risk exchange connecting underwriters of specialty insurance risk with risk capital providers. Accelerant was founded in 2018 by a group of longtime insurance industry executives and technology experts who shared a vision of rebuilding the way risk is exchanged so that it works better, for everyone. The Accelerant risk exchange does business across more than 20 different countries and 250 specialty products, and we are proud that our insurers have been awarded an AM Best A- (Excellent) rating. For more information, please visit www.accelerant.ai.
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Finance Operations Manager