Fortitude Re

VP, General Accounting

Fortitude Re

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New JerseyTennesseeUnited States

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Salary

💰 $175,000 - $205,000 per year

Job Level

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About the role

  • Coordinate and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial Insurance & Group Controller close processes ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all ledger activity across all legal entities and reporting bases.
  • Manage the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the general ledger close process.
  • Lead legal entity accounting, consolidation, and intercompany processes, ensuring adherence to GAAP, STAT, SFS, EBS and internal methodologies.
  • Oversee FX translations, cash flow support, and related-party accounting.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of the account hierarchy and ensure internal policy-aligned journal entry execution.
  • Prepare SUM and support the SAB 99 process in coordination with Analytics pillar, Financial Reporting and Financial Controls.
  • Develop and maintain robust control procedures, including reconciliations and drive execution of reconciliations and related controls.
  • Develop and monitor internal performance metrics, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
  • Support evolving business needs (e.g., legal entity restructurings, debt issuances, etc.) with timely, accurate and high-quality financial reports and supporting analysis.
  • Drive enterprise transformation efforts/initiatives specific to Insurance & Group Controller processes.
  • Partnering with other internal stakeholders, evaluate and implement financial systems and technologies incl. AI to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Drive standardization 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
  • 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
  • Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
  • Generous benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial managementgeneral ledger close processaccounting consolidationFX translationsreconciliationsfinancial reportingfinancial analysisinternal performance metricsaudit readinessregulatory compliance
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingproblem-solvingintegrityanalytical skillsattention to detailtime managementcommunication skillsleadershipmentorshipcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPACA