Manager – Insurance Finance

Manager – Insurance Finance

Requirements

• 5+ years experience with P&C statutory accounting (preferably for a global company)
• B.S. in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• Practical knowledge of US Statutory accounting (knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS is a bonus)
• Experience in identifying and implementing system solutions
• Workday ERP system experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Ability to work in our NYC office 3 days per week
• Enthusiasm about learning and adapting to the exciting world of AI – a commitment to exploring this field is a fundamental part of our culture

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate, timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory accounting close cycles and related filings by effectively planning, monitoring, problem solving, and coordinating the close calendar.
• Engage in the monthly close process, encompassing tasks such as preparing and reviewing detailed monthly and quarterly journal entries covering various financial aspects.
• Maintain workpapers and documentation, assisting in preparation of financial statements and related footnotes, including those compliant with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Seamlessly partner with Parent Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Actuarial, Compliance, and Data teams to ensure deliverables are complete, accurate, and timely.
• Provide sound financial advice to business units or other departments, anticipating the financial statement impact of changes in the business environment, making recommendations to ensure appropriate processes are implemented and maintained.
• Exhibit strong leadership and communications skills in presenting results to various levels of management.
• Develop sound accounting practices, efficient processes, and robust control documentation to effectively deliver timely and insightful results.
• Enhance the monthly close process through identifying efficiencies related to the acceleration of timing, reduction in errors, and elimination of manual approaches through automation.
• Duties will extend to maintaining internal controls over financial reporting, liaising with internal and external audit teams, and supporting special projects requiring expertise in insurance accounting, data analysis, and IT systems.
• Maintain accounting compliance by being a subject matter expert in Statutory accounting guidance and recommending new procedures, especially those related to Insurance industry standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred
• Workday ERP system experience preferred