Accounting Manager, Insurance

What to Expect We are seeking an Accounting Manager for Tesla Insurance who will lead a team of individual contributors and own accounting and reporting for the Tesla Insurance Services Auto business. This is a true people-manager role. The Accounting Manager will hire, coach, and hold direct reports accountable while remaining responsible for U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting for PandC insurance operations, and for statutory accounting and reporting as needed. The manager will partner with corporate accounting and with insurance finance and operations, and will be accountable for how the team implements new processes. This role is critical to the growth of the insurance business. The Accounting Manager will assign work to individuals on the team, review their output, and develop each person's capability. The manager will also lead efforts to improve how the team works so assignments are completed accurately and in the fastest, most efficient way. What You'll Do * Manage individual contributors through the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the insurance holding company and insurance carrier entities. Plan the close, assign work, monitor progress, and clear blockers so the close is accurate and on time * Set expectations for each direct report, review their work, and give direct feedback. Own the quality of the team's output * Establish, document, and own internal control procedures so financial reporting is accurate and on time. Make sure each person on the team follows those procedures * Review each team member's schedules for accuracy and for compliance with accounting regulations. Do not pass work up that the team has not already reviewed * Train direct reports on the financial systems. Manage the key interfaces and handoffs the team depends on * Recommend improvements to the financial systems and the processes around them. Lead implementation, and assign owners on the team * Initiate and lead department projects and continuous improvement work, including projects that sit outside the team's day-to-day close. Decide who on the team owns each piece and hold them to it What You'll Bring * Insurance industry experience working with Statutory, GAAP and PandC insurance industry is required * Familiarity with NAIC quarterly and annual statement content and preparation * Advanced Excel expertise preferred * Experience with large-scale accounting systems * Must demonstrate attention to detail in a fast-paced work environment and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions to achieve results * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: * Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction * Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits * Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution * Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA * Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits * Company paid Basic Life, ADandD * Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) * Employee Assistance Program * Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions,... For full info follow application link. Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employme nt without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.