Risk Manager jobs in Tennessee

By innovating the connection of risk and capital, Velocity Risk delivers specialty property insurance in

catastrophe prone communities. Embracing Nature’s volatility and turning “problems” into potential, we are transforming old insurance practices. Our uncommon approach to business creates uncommon careers where employees are empowered to flourish. Are you looking for a dynamic role to apply your financial expertise and skillset? Do you enjoy applying your knowledge to help others and provide pivotal support to your teammates? Is accuracy and systematic frameworks and processes important to your work structure? If this describes you, then you may just be who we are looking for!

As our Accounting Manager, you will oversee the accounting functions of Velocity Risk focusing on timely and accurate financial statements and reporting. You will collaborate with the other finance team members on the monthly, quarterly, and annual audit activities. You will be involved in all areas of accounting and finance including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes and will be encouraged to impart your knowledge and accounting expertise to the team through advising on best practices and findings. You will curate, analyze and supply financial data and insights to help accomplish firm-wide financial projects and initiatives to meet organizational objectives.

You will thrive in this position if you have these core capabilities…

• High Attention to Detail – focused and attentive to correct data and pinpointing any inaccurate information quickly and efficiently.
• Autonomous – self-empowered to complete job functions and meet expectations.
• Analytical mindset driven by data – driving decisions and rationale based on quantifiable and data-backed reasoning.
• Communication – ability to clearly articulate message meaning and expectations to a variety of audiences.
• Execution-focused – driven by the desire to complete and accomplish responsibilities

Your core responsibilities are:

• Supporting the day-to-day financial operations and reporting obligations of the company.
• Review and record journal entries.
• Manage the month-end close process.
• Review monthly preparation of bank account reconciliations and general ledger account analyses
• and reconciliations.
• Prepare income statement and balance sheet period over period variance analysis.
• Review month-end cash and other account reconciliations, roll-forwards and analyses.
• Assist in tax compliance and treasury activities.
• Assist in the annual audit by managing the gathering of supporting information.
• Assist with the annual financial statements and disclosure checklist.
• Preparation of audit schedules and answering questions for external auditors.

Demonstrated Experience for success in this role…

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 5 years’ related experience (preferably in Insurance)
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting regulations, practices,
• and financial close processes
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (intermediate to advanced)
• CPA or similar designation a plus

We strive to ensure our employees have the best experience possible! We provide comprehensive and competitive benefits packs for our full-time employees.

•  Medical, Dental, and Vision fully subsidized by Velocity
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• 401k after 6 months of employment
• Education and Certification Reimbursement and Bonus programs
• Paid Time off and company Holidays with floating holidays for flexibility
• Gym membership reimbursements
• Volunteer rewards and “give-back” initiatives
• In-office lunch provided
• We are a hybrid team (2 days remote, 3 days in office).

Velocity Risk provides equal opportunity to everyone, and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment to anyone. 

Velocity Risk participates in E-Verify. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster.pdf