Assistant Director, General Insurance US Controllership at AIG

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA preferred
  • 15+ years of relevant professional experience, particularly leading teams in a controller capacity for a public P&C insurance company
  • Strong technical accounting experience with P&C insurance companies, including US GAAP and NAIC Stat, possessing a comprehensive understanding of inter-relationships between balance sheet and income statement
  • Industry business acumen along with a clear understanding and awareness of global macroeconomic and other relevant factors impacting the business that manifest in financial results
  • Systems-technical acumen, able to quickly grasp management reporting structures, understand a newly transformed finance architecture and financial reporting platform, and determine how to extract maximum value in execution of the financial close
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals across Finance and operational disciplines towards a common purpose; commercially oriented, carrying credibility with a business unit and segment CFO organization
  • Experience leading teams in a dynamic, transformational environment, where change is embraced and viewed as an opportunity to drive process improvement
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation development and delivery to internal/external boards and executive management
  • Demonstrated past success at creating or significantly upgrading the function and instilling a culture of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end legal entity financial close of multiple US legal entities and provide ongoing review and oversight of Controllership to ensure accuracy of financial statements and related disclosures (transaction processing, accruals, reconciliations, financial reporting)
  • Review significant accounting judgments produced by the Controllership; coordinate with various disciplines, including Insurance, Actuarial and Reinsurance accounting, to understand and validate appropriateness of other critical accounting estimates within results that have relevance to the legal entities
  • Develop and then deploy an advanced knowledge of AIG’s reporting systems to respond quickly to ad hoc requests for analysis from senior management; think critically about how to anticipate future requests and industrialize process to support efficient delivery
  • Preparation of decks, exhibits and supporting materials on a quarterly basis
  • Support, contribute and/or lead projects and workstreams associated with significant transactions and ad hoc activities, such as acquisitions, re-segmentations, capital transactions, etc. Ongoing partnership with Finance Operations teams to develop and drive enhancements to systems and reporting tools that promote efficiency in the close, global consistency in accounting and timely/robust analysis of outputs
  • Ensure timely and effective execution of all relevant internal controls supporting the legal entity financials, including systems and data governance, transactional controls, key reconciliations and analytical reviews
  • Mentor staff and support long term, strategic career development opportunities for the team
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability to self and team

Skills

Controllership
Financial Reporting
Financial Close
Accruals
Reconciliations
Insurance Accounting
Reinsurance Accounting
Actuarial
Ad-hoc Analysis
Capital Transactions

AIG

Global insurance provider for individuals and businesses

About AIG

AIG provides a variety of insurance products and services aimed at individuals, families, and businesses. Their offerings include life insurance, retirement planning, and commercial insurance, which help clients manage risk and protect their assets. AIG operates by underwriting insurance policies and managing risk, while also investing the premiums collected to generate income. This company stands out from competitors by not only focusing on traditional insurance but also emphasizing cybersecurity and data protection to keep clients' information safe. AIG's goal is to help clients achieve financial security and peace of mind through comprehensive insurance solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1919Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k)
PTO
Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account

Risks

Sale of personal travel business may reduce AIG's market presence in travel insurance.
Expansion in Atlanta could pose financial risks if expected growth does not materialize.
Deconsolidation of Corebridge Financial might lead to loss of synergies and increased costs.

Differentiation

AIG offers a wide range of insurance products globally, serving diverse client needs.
Corebridge Financial, a subsidiary, enhances AIG's offerings in retirement planning and financial futures.
AIG emphasizes cybersecurity and data protection, ensuring clients' information remains secure.

Upsides

AI adoption in underwriting and claims processing enhances efficiency and reduces costs for AIG.
InsurTech partnerships offer AIG opportunities to enhance digital capabilities and drive innovation.
Telematics and usage-based insurance allow AIG to offer personalized and flexible products.

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