Senior Accountant, Reinsurance

Company Summary

A well‑established insurance organization specializing in niche coverage areas, with a focused business model and a collaborative, relationship‑oriented environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Support a growing reinsurance function by compiling, analyzing, and presenting financial information to senior leadership, management committees, and regulatory bodies.
• Own accounting activities related to new and existing reinsurance arrangements, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of complex transactions.
• Prepare, review, and maintain financial records and reporting for complex general ledger accounts, including development of automated or system‑based entries where appropriate.
• Partner cross‑functionally with actuarial, underwriting, finance, and leadership teams to onboard new reinsurance opportunities and align accounting treatment.
• Develop and analyze expense data to support bi‑annual forecasting, annual budgeting, and longer‑term financial planning initiatives.
• Build and maintain financial models, forecasts, and ad hoc reporting to support business and reinsurance strategy.
• Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff, including assigning work, reviewing outputs, and providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Participate in interim and year‑end audit processes, serving as a key contact for audit requests related to reinsurance and insurance accounting.
• Prepare and submit required regulatory and statutory filings accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• At least 4 years of experience in accounting or financial analysis within insurance or financial services
• Exposure to reinsurance accounting or a strong interest in developing deeper expertise in this area.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and working with complex general ledger accounts.
• Comfort partnering with cross-functional teams and explaining accounting concepts to non-accounting stakeholders.
• Interest in building, improving, and documenting accounting processes and controls.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory or management reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting or reporting systems.
• Prior experience mentoring or reviewing the work of others is a plus but not required.

Desired Skills and Experience