Accounting Lead

At Enact, we understand that there’s no place like home. That’s why we bring our deep expertise, insightful offerings, and extra mile service to work every day to help lenders put more people in homes and keep them there.

We’re looking for an Accounting Lead — Statutory Reporting in Raleigh, NC to join us in fulfilling our mission, while utilizing our values of excellence, improvement, and connection. In this role, you will report to the Director of Financial Reporting within the Controllership team and be responsible for the execution of NAIC and other statutory financial reporting and filings. This individual contributor role partners closely with the Director to support the management of reporting processes, timelines, and cross-functional coordination. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are critical for success. The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional with experience working across cross-functional teams and a continuous improvement mindset focused on enhancing processes and internal controls.

LOCATION
Enact Headquarters, Raleigh, NC – Hybrid Schedule

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the preparation and execution of all quarterly and annual regulatory and statutory filings, including financial statements, schedules, and related notes and disclosures.

• Prepare, review, and analyze supplemental schedules required for statutory and regulatory reporting.

• Provide oversight and review premium tax filings across applicable states and municipalities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Own key components of the monthly close process related to statutory reporting, including the preparation and/or review of journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Execute, monitor, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements.

• Develop, maintain, and refine documentation for key statutory reporting processes and controls, identifying opportunities for standardization and improvement.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to compile, validate, and analyze data required for statutory financial statements and regulatory deliverables.

• Act as a primary point of contact for external auditors and insurance regulators on assigned areas, responding to inquiries and preparing supporting documentation.

• Partner with IT and other stakeholders to support continuous improvement initiatives related to data quality, reporting efficiency, and control effectiveness.

• Lead regulatory audits, examinations, and internal reviews by providing technical support, analyzing findings, and assisting with remediation efforts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• CPA Certification.

• 5+ years of general accounting experience.

• Superior organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet regulatory deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Strong proficiency in Excel and other accounting and financial reporting tools.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy.

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within the accounting team and across departments and levels of the organization.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document accounting matters and explain information to internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Financial services or insurance experience.

• Oracle or similar ERP experience.

COMPANY
Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT), operating primarily through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a leading publicly traded U.S. private mortgage insurance provider, offering borrower-centric products that enable lenders and other partners across the U.S. to help people responsibly achieve and maintain the dream of homeownership.

By empowering customers and their borrowers, Enact seeks to positively impact the lives of those in the communities in which it serves in a sustainable way. Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, we play an active role in supporting a prosperous Triangle community. We also support our colleagues’ philanthropic efforts in their home communities across the U.S. Enact values all perspectives, characteristics and experiences, along with providing a positive and inclusive culture for employees to grow and succeed. We strive to create an environment where employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and their customers.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
 

WHY WORK AT ENACT

We bring innovative thinking to the situations at hand

We seek out and incorporate diverse views to strengthen our outcomes

We work on challenging and rewarding projects

We offer competitive benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule (in-office days Tues/Wed/Thurs)

• Generous Time Off

• 40 Hours of Volunteer Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment

• Paid Family Leave and Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401k with up to 5% employer match

• Fitness and Emotional Wellness Reimbursements

• Onsite Gym

This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.