Vice President, Accounting & Reporting

Established in 2020, our client is an A- rated forward-thinking re/insurance partner tailored for the future. Offering a diverse range of specialty re/insurance products that span global risks, including niche property and casualty classes, our client's team of seasoned experts offers a unique perspective on their clients' risks. By infusing creativity with tech-driven efficiency and robust analytics, the company tackles risks that others shy away from. Client provides specialty re/insurance through its operating subsidiaries in Bermuda and the United States.

Role

The title is Vice President of Corporate Accounting and will have a direct reporting line to the Chief Accounting Officer/Group Controller. The VP role involves supervising all accounting functions pertaining to the Company's Corporate segment. Moreover, the VP will be responsible for managing internal and external reporting obligations for the corporate segment, ensuring compliance with GAAP and STAT standards, as well as developing and implementing control frameworks and tactical process improvement strategies. This role is ideal for a candidate looking to transition out of public accounting. Comp is open but gravitating up to $300,000 all in.

In this role, the VP of Accounting will actively engage in the monthly close process, encompassing tasks such as preparing and reviewing detailed monthly and quarterly journal entries covering various financial aspects. Candidate will oversee account reconciliations and the consolidation process for financial statements, conduct variance analysis, and manage ERP maintenance, including G/L, cash management, fixed assets, and A/P, along with automating reports and disclosures. Responsibilities include maintaining workpapers and documentation, assisting in the preparation of financial statements and related footnotes, including those compliant with US GAAP and regulatory requirements. Duties will extend to maintaining internal controls over financial reporting, liaising with external audit teams, and supporting special projects requiring expertise in insurance accounting, data analysis, and IT systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 5+ years relevant accounting experience
• Public accounting/Big 4 experience preferred, CPA designation required
• Strong technical US GAAP (mostly GAAP for this role) and Statutory basis accounting knowledge with experience preparing financial statements and footnotes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Ability to work across department functions and locations, and work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP preferred, but not required.