Manager, Reinsurance Accounting

2 weeks ago

Richmond, United States CareerBuilder Full time

Manager, Reinsurance Accounting

Alpharetta, GA, USA * Raleigh, NC, USA * Richmond, VA, USA * Scottsdale, AZ, USA * Virtual
Req #29

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Come grow with James River Insurance

James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.

At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork.

We are proud of our recent national recognition as a 2023, 2022, and 2021 Top Workplaces USA awards.

James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in three specialty property-casualty insurance and reinsurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines, Specialty Admitted Insurance and Casualty Reinsurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.

Job Summary:

The Reinsurance Accounting Manager will perform duties within the department primarily related to reinsurance. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely recording of data in the accounting systems, assist management and others in making educated economic decisions about the Company's future, and safeguard financial operations and assets by ensuring filing, reporting and control requirements are continuously met. Additional responsibilities include planning, analytics, resource management and ultimate accountability for functional performance results. The incumbent will be responsible for these aspects for multiple U.S. companies and will direct the work of one or more staff along these lines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service

Oversee the Reinsurance reporting and reinsurance systems function within the finance department

Serve as a key resource and point of contact for Brokers, Underwriters as well as accounting and claims

Oversee, analyze, and reconcile various reinsurance calculation modules within reinsurance system

Oversee monthly reinsurance treaty reporting

Establish strategy/vision, goals/targets, and key performance indicators to reflect successful performance and continuous improvement

Support and enhance the department's shared services direction and strategy

Implement policies and procedures to enforce internal controls, including Sarbanes Oxley responsibility across multiple areas

Provide monthly management reporting, analysis and communication of performance results

Lead technical accounting research and application, including supporting SEC and regulatory reporting and compliance requirements

Identify and perform various ad-hoc projects including researching, analyzing, and communicating data/analysis/recommendations

Lead implementation of prioritized initiatives

Assist in the recruitment and development of accounting and finance employees to support long-term management strategy, goals and objectives

Effectively manage performance and development of assigned employees

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles

Strong knowledge of reinsurance contracts, reinsurance systems, treaty reporting, and reinsurance terminology.

Strong knowledge of successful accounting operations and internal control processes

Working familiarity with enterprise-level financial systems and data architectures

Ability to cultivate and manage numerous internal and external relationships, including management, brokers, underwriters, and auditors

Ability to recruit, manage, motivate, and develop others

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong work ethic with a drive to succeed; high level of initiative and motivation

Proactive self-starter with a bias toward teamwork

Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines

Desire to embrace flexibility in a rapidly changing environment

Intermediate to expert level proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Experience and Education:

Manager, Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or related required; Master's Degree preferred

Minimum of eight (8) years hands-on accounting experience with GAAP, statutory accounting, or related required

CPA designation strongly preferred

Knowledge of insurance operations and/or specific functional operations preferred

Experience in a highly-regulated and/or financial services environment preferred

Prior management experience preferred

Prior reinsurance accounting experience required

Prior Reinsurance Pro (Sapiens product) system knowledge a plus

Assistant Manager, Accounting

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Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related required; Master's degree preferred
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Minimum of six years of hands-on accounting experience with GAAP or statutory accounting required
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CPA designation strongly preferred
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Knowledge of insurance operations and/or specific functional operations is preferred
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Experience in a highly-regulated and/or financial services environment is preferred
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Prior management experience preferred

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