Director, Technical Accounting
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Oracle
AVP, Accounting Operations Leader
Fortitude Re
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $140,000 - $180,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Oversee all operational accounting activities including R2R, A/P, A/R, T&E, TPA (incl. communication of results), corporate expenses, debt, and fixed assets across all legal entities and reporting bases
- Ensure compliance with internal policies for intercompany allocations and settlements
- Manage quarterly ledger feeds, new account setups, and ensure accurate legal entity allocations
- Lead the development and submission of FCA Re. accounting packages in coordination with the VP, Insurance Accounting Leader
- Monitor and ensure alignment with accounting policies across all operational entries
- Drive robust execution of reconciliations (incl. suspense) and other related controls over cash, vendors, and intercompany processes
- Coordinate related approvals and work with Treasury to settle intercompany balances monthly
- Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and standardize operational processes across all legal entities and reporting bases
- Drive standardization, automation and documentation of processes to ensure consistency and compliance
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency and audit readiness
- Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative, results-oriented culture
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and accountability
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive financial management (public accounting preferred) experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Thorough knowledge of Life & Annuity (re)insurance industry accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory compliance
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP/US STAT/SFS and EBS accounting rules and requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Workday)
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- High level of integrity and dependability
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong process and control orientation, with experience in audits, walkthroughs, and control enhancement
- External vendor oversight
- Proven change agent with automation, AI and systems implementation experience preferred
Benefits
- generous benefits package
- bonuses based on company and individual performance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
operational accountingR2RA/PA/Rfinancial reportingreconciliationsfinancial managementUS GAAPEBS accounting rulesregulatory compliance
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingintegrityanalytical skillsattention to detailability to manage multiple prioritiesinfluence senior leadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPACA
