Manager – Financial Reporting – Remote

At Argo Group, you can be part of an organization where we are small enough to be agile and big enough to make a difference.

You can make a direct impact while working in a high-performing, innovative and inclusive team.

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.

(NYSE: ARGO) is a global multiline underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products in the property and casualty market.

We help power the businesses that drive the world economy, offering a comprehensive line of high-quality products and services designed to meet the unique coverage and claims-handling needs of our clients.

We foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and design thinking, relies on innovation and agility, promotes collaborative service delivery, frequent, integrated communication, and authentic recognition of excellence.

Argo Group is seeking a Manager, Financial Reporting to join its Finance team.

This is a great opportunity to be part of the financial reporting group for a publicly traded, international writer of property and casualty insurance.

The team is highly visible, responsible for external and internal corporate reporting, as well as directly participating in a number of global finance projects and initiatives. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, train, supervise, coach and manage the staff of the Financial Reporting Group (FRG) 

• Establish and maintain consolidation and financial reporting best practices, policies and procedures 

• Manage and oversee the preparation and review of our group consolidated financial statements, including footnotes to the financial statements and other disclosures 

• Manage and oversee the preparation and review of financial reports and filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and other regulatory bodies (i.e.

Bermuda Monetary Authority, rating agencies) 

• Manage and oversee the annual preparation of financial statements for lower-level legal entities required by statutory bodies and the Company’s 401k and defined benefit plans, including the coordination of the audits of these financial statements with external auditors 

• Manage relationships between corporate finance management and various international and domestic affiliate finance units 

• Lead, or participate as a member of, cross-functional teams for various corporate-level projects, including financial systems implementations, process improvement initiatives, and merger & acquisition finance integration and reporting 

• Participate in and oversee the research and application of US GAAP and SEC regulatory requirements, as needed 

• Manage and oversee the Finance support of the Investor Relations team, including earnings releases and other external communications 

• Manage and oversee preparation of reports and materials for distribution to executive management and the Board of Directors 

• Provide guidance, coaching and training to peers and other Finance teams to resolve complex issues affecting the successful consolidation and reporting of accurate and timely financial statements and disclosures in accordance with established deadlines 

• Lead groupwide Finance process improvement initiatives and projects 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience with a “Big 4” public accounting firm, or 3-5 years of experience with a public accounting firm and 4-6 years of experience leading the reporting unit of a publicly traded company 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university 

• CPA or exam-eligible and actively pursuing CPA license, or MBA or other business master’s degree 

• In-depth understanding of US GAAP, SEC rules and regulations, and internal controls 

• Excellent written and verbal communications and relationship-building skills, to interact with executives and Finance management 

• Proven experience interacting with and presenting to management 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities along with day-to-day responsibilities for self and FRG staff 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities 

• Humble, team-first oriented leader 

• Resilient in the face of adversity, self-motivated, and comfortable working under the pressure of tight deadlines while managing competing priorities 

• Comfortable functioning in a group with high corporate visibility 

• Willingness to remain flexible and adapt to changes in a fast-paced, challenging, entrepreneurial environment 

• Ability to work independently and within a team setting 

• Possesses process improvement mindset 

• Experience with general ledger/consolidations software such as Oracle, FCCS, Hyperion, etc. 

• Insurance industry and/or other financial service industry experience (preferred)

PLEASE NOTE:  At this time, Argo Group will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.

To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Argo Group, please do not forward any resumes to Argo Group employees.

Argo Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

How We Work
– Our Employee Values

Employees at Argo thrive together as a responsible, profitable specialty insurer where all stakeholders share in our success.

We are committed to:

• The entrepreneurial spirit

• Doing the right thing

• Collaborating

• Respecting each other

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin or citizenship (including language use restrictions), denial of family and medical care leave, disability (mental and physical) , including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, child birth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

Our Benefits

Developing our employees professionally and personally strengthens our organization.

Argo Group offers an attractive Total Rewards package that includes:

• A culture that recognizes performance and empowers employees to excel, offering competitive compensation and merit driven profit sharing.

• Flexible workplace policies that support employee well-being include compressed hours, flex-time, job-sharing, remote work, sabbatical leave, holiday and summer hours.

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial planning options that employees can tailor to meet their personal and family needs.

In addition to traditional health and wellness plans, benefits include retirement savings, matching 401K (US-based employees), generous paid time off (PTO), paid caregiver and parental leave, employee assistance program (EAP), an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) offering a 15% discount, and an array of voluntary benefits.

• Argo Academy, a digital and instructor-led platform that offers continuous learning and professional development – Training magazine lists Argo among the Training “Top 125” Companies.

Argo encourages career mobility and continuing education to pursue and maintain professional and industry designations, in addition to traditional university and higher education programs.

• An inclusive culture that develops and sponsors diverse teams, encourages cross-functional engagement and collaboration, builds community through employee resource groups (ERGs), and provides an environment that welcomes ongoing dialogue, creative innovation, professional and personal development.

• Active community outreach and volunteer programs in addition to matching charitable gifts by 100%.

• A generous Employee Referral program that has resulted in 25% of all new hires this year.