Senior Consulting Analyst - Gallagher

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.

Position Overview: The Senior Consulting Analyst identifies and resolves accounting errors, discrepancies, and issues within the National Accounting Center, NAC. The role will drive customer-focused results at the primary target, followed by a root cause solution of key data and findings. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of transactional and accounting data and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The Senior Consulting Analyst works closely with accounting leadership, auditors, and other stakeholders to identify problems and implement effective solutions.  This individual will be capable of working parallel to the NAC leadership team and reporting to the head of the NAC. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Field key accounting or transactional issues and escalations occurring across the NAC.
• Identify and analyze accounting errors, discrepancies, and irregularities in transactional records.
• Conduct thorough investigations to determine the root causes of accounting issues.
• Collaborate with the accounting team(s) to develop and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Review process flows, standard operating procedures, and other accounting documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reconcile transactional gaps and resolve discrepancies between financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist in preparing transactional accounting reports, including problem.
• Stay updated with accounting regulations, standards, and best practices to ensure compliance.
• Provide guidance and training to accounting staff on proper accounting procedures and practices.
• Collaborate with auditors during internal and external audits to address accounting issues and provide necessary documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of accounting fixes, actions taken, and outcomes for future reference.
• Collaborate with mergers and acquisitions to understand, align, and standardize accounting practices in order to meet NAC standards.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of related experience required.
• Requires broad general accounting knowledge, including FASB and GAAP regulations.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of the insurance brokerage business.
• Ability to research complex issues, and to formulate and develop recommendations to management.
• Project management experience.
• Sarbanes-Oxley experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  
  

Preferred: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Deep professional experience in data-driven process improvement; insurance and Six Sigma knowledge preferred.
• Proven experience in accounting, auditing, or data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis.
• Proficient in understanding accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

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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 our business, 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.