Director, Client Accounting & Finance

Introduction:
Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

How you'll make an impact:
We are hiring for a Director of Client Accounting &
Finance!

Responsibilities for this role include:

Managing a large team of direct and indirect reports including coaching, training and developing the team
Full cycle accounting management
Managing financial, operational, and reporting activities, not limited to, accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and budgeting
Providing economic, strategic, and operational planning information and analysis
Organizing work relating to internal and external audits.
Participate in a variety of special projects and reports, including leading process improvements, creating SOP’s, etc.
Creating and leading presentations for leadership and BOD’s

About you:
Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
7 years related experience required
Ability to translate financial concepts
Strong technical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office:
Expert proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks
Strong communication and leadership skills
Excellent analytical skills

Preferred:

Experience managing full cycle accounting department
Experience with new accounting system evaluation/integration a plus
Experience working with/reviewing tax returns a plus
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics/MS365 preferred
Public Accounting experience highly preferred
Master's degree desirable
Active CPA license in the state of CA preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment

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Compensation and benefits:
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&
D) is a core part of ourbusiness, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.