GAAP Insurance Accountant
United States
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
GAAP Insurance Accountant (US GAAP Focus)
Remote | U.S. Only
Ledgebrook is hiring — and this is a GAAP-first role.
If your strength is US GAAP insurance accounting — not just exposure, but real ownership — this is where you lean in.
We’re building a modern finance function inside a high-growth InsurTech MGA. That means clean GAAP reporting, strong controls, and the ability to scale with precision — not patchwork accounting.
Why this role matters
At Ledgebrook, finance isn’t a back-office function. It’s a core driver of decision-making and scale .
We’re looking for someone who:
What you’ll own
This is hands-on. You’re in the detail — but you’re also helping shape how finance operates going forward.
What we’re looking for (read this properly)
You’ll need:
Nice to have (but not the core):
The kind of person who does well here
About Ledgebrook
Ledgebrook is an InsurTech MGA modernising specialty insurance — combining best-in-class technology with deep underwriting expertise .
Our culture is simple: Care. Strive. Thrive Together.
We optimise for talent density — fewer, better people — and align everyone through meaningful equity , not individual bonuses.
Backed by Brand Foundry and American Family Ventures , we’re building for long-term impact.
What’s on offer
Important
This role is U.S. based only .
You must be authorised to work in the U.S. — no sponsorship available.
If you’re a true GAAP insurance accountant — not generalist, not surface-level — this is a strong platform to step into something more meaningful.
Remote | U.S. Only
Ledgebrook is hiring — and this is a GAAP-first role.
If your strength is US GAAP insurance accounting — not just exposure, but real ownership — this is where you lean in.
We’re building a modern finance function inside a high-growth InsurTech MGA. That means clean GAAP reporting, strong controls, and the ability to scale with precision — not patchwork accounting.
Why this role matters
At Ledgebrook, finance isn’t a back-office function. It’s a core driver of decision-making and scale .
We’re looking for someone who:
- Understands US GAAP in an insurance context (this is non-negotiable)
- Can own financial reporting across entities
- Brings structure, accuracy, and consistency as we grow
- Thinks beyond process — and pushes for better, faster, smarter ways of working
What you’ll own
- Preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- Full involvement in month-end and year-end close
- Journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Ensuring accuracy across general ledger and reporting outputs
- Supporting audit processes and external stakeholders
- Contributing to internal controls design and improvement
- Partnering across the business as new products and initiatives launch
This is hands-on. You’re in the detail — but you’re also helping shape how finance operates going forward.
What we’re looking for (read this properly)
You’ll need:
- 3+ years’ experience in accounting with strong US GAAP expertise
- Insurance accounting exposure (premium recognition, claims, reserves)
- Proven ability to deliver accurate, timely financial reporting
- Strong general ledger ownership
- High attention to detail — no shortcuts here
Nice to have (but not the core):
- Experience improving or implementing finance systems
- Exposure to automation / AI tools in finance
- Workday or similar systems
The kind of person who does well here
- You don’t hide behind process — you own outcomes
- You care about getting it right, but also getting it done
- You’re comfortable in a scaling environment where things evolve
- You’re collaborative, direct, and solutions-focused
About Ledgebrook
Ledgebrook is an InsurTech MGA modernising specialty insurance — combining best-in-class technology with deep underwriting expertise .
Our culture is simple: Care. Strive. Thrive Together.
We optimise for talent density — fewer, better people — and align everyone through meaningful equity , not individual bonuses.
Backed by Brand Foundry and American Family Ventures , we’re building for long-term impact.
What’s on offer
- Competitive salary + meaningful equity
- Fully remote, async-first environment
- Unlimited PTO
- Real ownership and influence as we scale
Important
This role is U.S. based only .
You must be authorised to work in the U.S. — no sponsorship available.
If you’re a true GAAP insurance accountant — not generalist, not surface-level — this is a strong platform to step into something more meaningful.
Skills
Accounting/Auditing