About the Opportunity
Our client, an established alternative investment management firm, is seeking a Director of Insurance Accounting to lead the insurance operations accounting function for its life and annuity insurance entities. This is a full-time, on-site position based in their New York City office. This is an excellent opportunity to move into asset management, with strong visibility to senior leadership and the chance to help build the accounting infrastructure of a growing platform.
The annual base salary range is $200,000 to $250,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee premium accounting, policy liabilities, claims reserves, reinsurance settlements, cash management, and treasury across both entities
- Own quarterly and annual statutory filings with the NAIC, AM Best, and MCAS
- Manage audited financial statements
- Serve as the primary contact for external audits and state insurance department examinations
- As the team’s technical accounting resource, research and implement Statutory Accounting Principles
- Advise on new products and transactions
- Lead annual audits of third-party administrators
- Partner with the investment accounting team on consolidated reporting, intercompany settlements, and internal controls
- Directly managing and developing a remote finance team.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- CPA preferred
- 8+ years of related experience
- Deep insurance statutory accounting experience from industry, public accounting, or a combination of both
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
