Senior Director, Reinsurance Accounting
Assistant Vice President, Reinsurance Accounting
Specialty Insurance Company - [Location or Remote Option]
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Reinsurance Accounting to join our growing specialty Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance organization. This highly visible leadership role will oversee all reinsurance accounting functions and ensure accuracy, compliance, and excellence across both ceded and assumed reinsurance portfolios.
If you bring deep technical expertise in P&C reinsurance accounting and statutory reporting, this is an opportunity to influence strategy, strengthen financial performance, and contribute to the continued growth of an innovative specialty carrier.
What You'll Do
- Lead end‑to‑end reinsurance accounting operations including ceded, assumed, and retrocession activities for a diverse P&C portfolio.
- Oversee accurate and timely preparation of statutory (SAP) and regulatory reports, ensuring full compliance with NAIC and state insurance requirements.
- Collaborate closely with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and finance to validate data, support pricing insights, and ensure alignment across functions.
- Manage quarterly and annual close processes and support internal/external audits.
- Review reinsurance contracts and placements for accounting accuracy and financial impacts.
- Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reporting quality, and internal controls.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing accounting team.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required).
- 7+ years of experience in P&C insurance accounting, with strong expertise in reinsurance accounting.
- Deep knowledge of statutory accounting principles (SAP); GAAP experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of P&C reinsurance structures, schedules, contract terms, and financial implications.
- Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to help build and elevate a high-impact reinsurance accounting function.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- A culture that values expertise, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact within an entrepreneurial specialty insurer.
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