CFS
Head of Accounting (CFO Track) – Full Remote
$125,000–$140,000 + discretionary bonus
Our client,
AccuQuote , is a fast‑growing, digitally driven insurance organization focused on operational excellence, scalability, and strategic financial leadership. Following a recent acquisition and continued growth, the company is strengthening its finance function by hiring a Head of Accounting who will bring structure, leadership, and forward‑thinking financial oversight to the organization.
This is a high‑impact role designed to
evolve into a CFO position within approximately one year . The right candidate will be both hands‑on and strategic—comfortable owning the details today while building the financial infrastructure for tomorrow.
Why Work Here
Fully remote role
Clear and intentional path to CFO
Opportunity to lead and rebuild the accounting function with strong executive support
Exposure to executive leadership and post‑acquisition integration
Competitive compensation with bonus tied to sales and company performance
Ability to make a visible, meaningful impact on a growing organization
Responsibilities
Oversee full‑cycle Accounts Receivable, including payment posting, aging, and reporting
Manage full‑cycle Accounts Payable, including vendor relationships, invoices, discounts, and approvals
Prepare, review, and present monthly financial statements and internal management reports
Monitor and manage department‑level and company‑wide budgets
Track and report insurance sales activity, commission earnings, and related liabilities
Supervise payroll processing to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Provide financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis to senior and executive leadership
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, insurance regulations, and company policies
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team; assign work, evaluate performance, and resolve issues
Drive process improvements and lead system implementations, including Sage (required) and Ramp (preferred) planned for early 2026
Partner closely with leadership and the parent company (Abacus) on financial initiatives and integration efforts
Minimal travel to office in Florida (twice a year)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including people management
Strong working knowledge of accrual and cash accounting methodologies
Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and financial reporting
CPA preferred
Life insurance and/or financial services industry experience strongly preferred
Adaptable, forward‑thinking mindset with the ability to lead through change
Highly detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Confident communicator able to present financial information to senior leadership
Hands‑on, service‑oriented leader with a “roll up your sleeves” approach
Comfortable improving processes and implementing new systems and technologies
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Our client,
AccuQuote , is a fast‑growing, digitally driven insurance organization focused on operational excellence, scalability, and strategic financial leadership. Following a recent acquisition and continued growth, the company is strengthening its finance function by hiring a Head of Accounting who will bring structure, leadership, and forward‑thinking financial oversight to the organization.
This is a high‑impact role designed to
evolve into a CFO position within approximately one year . The right candidate will be both hands‑on and strategic—comfortable owning the details today while building the financial infrastructure for tomorrow.
Why Work Here
Fully remote role
Clear and intentional path to CFO
Opportunity to lead and rebuild the accounting function with strong executive support
Exposure to executive leadership and post‑acquisition integration
Competitive compensation with bonus tied to sales and company performance
Ability to make a visible, meaningful impact on a growing organization
Responsibilities
Oversee full‑cycle Accounts Receivable, including payment posting, aging, and reporting
Manage full‑cycle Accounts Payable, including vendor relationships, invoices, discounts, and approvals
Prepare, review, and present monthly financial statements and internal management reports
Monitor and manage department‑level and company‑wide budgets
Track and report insurance sales activity, commission earnings, and related liabilities
Supervise payroll processing to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Provide financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis to senior and executive leadership
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, insurance regulations, and company policies
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team; assign work, evaluate performance, and resolve issues
Drive process improvements and lead system implementations, including Sage (required) and Ramp (preferred) planned for early 2026
Partner closely with leadership and the parent company (Abacus) on financial initiatives and integration efforts
Minimal travel to office in Florida (twice a year)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including people management
Strong working knowledge of accrual and cash accounting methodologies
Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and financial reporting
CPA preferred
Life insurance and/or financial services industry experience strongly preferred
Adaptable, forward‑thinking mindset with the ability to lead through change
Highly detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Confident communicator able to present financial information to senior leadership
Hands‑on, service‑oriented leader with a “roll up your sleeves” approach
Comfortable improving processes and implementing new systems and technologies
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