Oversee daily reinsurance accounting operations, ensuring timely completion of month-end, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
Review and approve calculations, settlements, and journal entries for accuracy and compliance.
Coordinate preparation of financial statement disclosures, schedules, and statutory filings related to reinsurance activities.
Analyze reinsurance results and monitor key performance indicators to provide insights to Finance leadership and other stakeholders.
Actively participate in new treaty implementations.
Review treaty terms and documentation to ensure proper accounting treatment (i.e., GAAP, statutory accounting principles) and alignment with company policies.
Collaborate with business partners across actuarial, underwriting, claims, and finance to resolve discrepancies and ensure data integrity.
Maintain SOX-compliant documentation, ensuring adherence to company policies and internal control requirements.
Collaborate with Internal Audit, external auditors, and Finance leadership to prepare and respond to audit requests.
Monitor reinsurance recoverable and payable balances to ensure accurate reconciliation and timely collection or settlement.
Partner with the Finance Systems and Data team to maintain and enhance subledger systems supporting reinsurance accounting.
Identify, recommend, and implement process and automation improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations and IT to support finance transformation initiatives designed to modernize systems and standardize financial processes.
Participate in special projects, including integrations, migrations, and regulatory change implementations.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the reinsurance team and company goals.
Manage and mentor team members, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback.
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the reinsurance accounting function.
Coordinate workloads to meet deliverables and balance ongoing operational and project-related priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
10+ years of insurance accounting experience with 5+ years related to reinsurance accounting
3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience
Strong understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy and detail
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
Experience with ERP or reinsurance subledger systems preferred.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a capacity to communicate effectively at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
Process improvement mindset with ability to identify and implement efficiency enhancements.
Critical thinking skills and sound professional judgment.
Strong leadership presence, team orientation, and commitment to operational excellence.

Benefits

Annual incentive compensation
Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
Accident, critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
Retirement plans with employer contributions
Generous time-off program
Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

reinsurance accountingGAAPstatutory accounting principlesfinancial statement preparationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsMicrosoft ExcelERP systemssubledger systemsprocess improvement

Soft Skills

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Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCertified Public Accountant (CPA)