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Fortitude Re

Bermuda’s largest multi-line reinsurance company

VP, Accounting Policy

Accounting ManagerAccounting ManagerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 201-500H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

8 days ago

Salary

$176K - $196K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

VP, Accounting Policy

Fortitude Re

• Serve as the technical specialist for complex reinsurance transactions and policy interpretations, with specific expertise in ASC 944, Financial Services – Insurance. • Research, interpret, and establish accounting policies for complex reinsurance structures and emerging transactions, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and audit defensibility. • In close collaboration with actuarial, tax, and financial reporting teams, research, analyze, and prepare accounting policies in relation to U.S. GAAP, SEC, U.S. Statutory and Bermuda statutory and Economic Balance Sheet (EBS) accounting and reporting guidance relevant to reinsurance, insurance and other emerging issues. • Provides technical accounting guidance that informs transaction structuring and execution. • Monitor, analyze, and document developments (including new standards) from the FASB, SEC, NAIC and BMA that could impact the Company’s accounting policies, practices, and disclosures. • Lead the design and documentation of financial processes and controls to promote compliance with the Company’s internal control program, with a specific focus on technical accounting matters. • Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing timely guidance on accounting policy implications to support corporate development and strategic initiatives, including but not limited to reinsurance transactions. • Provide coaching, training, and technical guidance to accounting and finance team members as needed. • Support additional accounting policy initiatives and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
  • CPA, CA, or equivalent internationally recognized accounting designation.
  • 8 + years of progressive experience working within audit, within re/insurance or financial services; Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience in US GAAP, SEC reporting - required
  • Experience with US STAT (NAIC) or financial reporting overseen by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) - preferred
  • Experience with long duration reinsurance accounting (ASC 944), along with general understanding of interaction between reinsurance liabilities and related portfolio assets
  • Hands-on experience with complex reinsurance structures, including the related accounting implications of coinsurance, funds withheld and modified coinsurance structures.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgment on complex accounting matters and communicate conclusions clearly to senior stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with different teams, including actuarial (pricing, valuation), tax, and legal. Experience advising senior leaders and influencing cross-functional outcomes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
  • Strong analytical judgement with the ability to synthesize complex issues into clear, defensible conclusions.
  • Supports our core values by communicating and teaming effectively across different cultures and levels within the organization.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
  • Generous benefits package

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