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Head of Accounting

CFS, Schaumburg, Illinois, us, 60159

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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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