A leading specialty insurer operating across the US, is seeking a VP of Program Accounting to join their rapidly growing team. With their high growth model, they have become key players in the insurance space. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business that is going through transformations and innovations.
Location: Remote
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Accounting Expertise: Strong knowledge of statutory and GAAP accounting
- Reinsurance Knowledge: Expertise in program reinsurance (including quota share, excess of loss)
- Financial Analysis: Understanding of financial statements and ability to provide analytical reviews.
- Risk Management & Capital: Strong working knowledge of internal controls, enterprise risk management, and capital management
- Reinsurance Processes: In-depth knowledge of reinsurance collateral process
- External Client Interaction: Ability to manage relationships with program managers, TPAs, brokers, and other external clients.
- General Ledger Oversight: Experience in overseeing general ledger, implementing new systems, developing management reports, and ensuring statutory filings
- Collaboration & Communication: Ability to participate in intra-departmental meetings, raise financial impact questions, and guide financial policy direction.
Experience and Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 10+ years in insurance accounting and insurance operational accounting
- Experience in strategic planning and problem-solving at both strategic and functional levels.
- Leadership experience, achieving results through team management.
- Strong customer orientation and excellent interpersonal communication/presentation skills.
Salary: $180K - $230K base + bonus
