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American Global is a growing, privately-held risk advisor and broker for the global construction industry. We have offices throughout the United States and Canada, and we are actively building our presence in Europe. We work with clients on a full range of commercial insurance and surety bond products, as well as providing a leading-edge claims advocacy service and other unique risk management solutions. Job Description Because of our rapid growth, we are looking for an Accounting & Compliance Operations Manager to join our North American Finance and Accounting Team. This is a mid-level position for an individual with 8+ years'' experience in an insurance brokerage environment, with opportunity for accelerated progression within our expanding firm. The candidate will help design, implement, and manage operational processes for functions including Accounts Receivables and Payables, Billing, Taxes, and Compliance. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating with many teams throughout the organization and externally to improve our operational efficiency ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The candidate should be highly motivated to learn, drive continuous improvement, able to effectively work with diverse teams and take on increasing responsibilities in both this and other areas. Position is in person based in our Oakville, Ontario office, with expectation of quarterly travel to our head office in Jericho, NY. CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee redesign of operational processes impacting Finance function, including AR/AP, Canadian sales taxes, Surplus Lines, and overall compliance with GAAP, SOX and general good governance. Translate requirements of Accounting and Compliance into practical, scalable processes. Accurately record and detail all steps involved in various processes to ensure clarity and consistency. This includes creation of manuals, flowcharts, etc. that outline each procedure Review current state and proactively identify issues. Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize operations across the organization end better enable consistent scale. This will include regular updating to reflect any changes/improvements. Assist in accounts receivable and payable matters for North America Manage cash application function to ensure quality, timely application of all cash, including needed research and problem resolution Perform fiduciary accounting responsibilities including fiduciary cash split calculations and movement of cash from Trust to Operating accounts. Manage and assist in the development and maintenance of accounting files and records, while identifying and implementing operational improvements. Develop a strong control environment around all fiduciary processes. Coordinate with partners on projects related to cash receipts, disbursements, balancing, billing, and other customer relations Work throughout the organization to improve Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Fully proficient in both English and French Associates or Bachelor''s Degree, preferably in business or financial related discipline Proficient in MS Office, including strong Excel skills Familiar with Applied Epic policy management system Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work Attention to detail and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French Strong organizational and planning skills Comfortable reinforcing collections across the organization Compensation Range: $75,000.00-$86,250.00