AVP, Reinsurance Accounting at Global Atlantic Financial Group

Brighton, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurance, Reinsurance, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 7+ years of experience in the insurance industry or public accounting
  • Team player, positive attitude, results oriented
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to draw conclusions from research
  • Well-organized, innovative, and possess a high level of initiative
  • Strong communication skills, work ethic and high-level of personal integrity and accountability
  • Experience with PeopleSoft General Ledger, Hyperion Financial Management and Smartview/Essbase preferred
  • CPA preferred
  • Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

Responsibilities

  • Perform monthly and/or quarterly ledger close related procedures, including review of reinsurance journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses
  • Develop and maintain standardized reinsurance reports required for monitoring results
  • Review treaty documentation; verify information received from and provided to external parties complies with terms and conditions of treaties
  • Prepare analysis and commentary on key business drivers related to reinsurance results
  • Serve as the accounting support during review and on boarding of new transactions, as needed
  • Develop and implement standard reinsurance accounting models
  • Maintain effective internal controls, support internal and external audits, and regulatory examinations
  • Supporting reporting process, as required
  • Drive process improvements and automation efforts
  • Participate in special projects with cross-divisional and corporate impacts, with particular focus on collaboration and effective communication
  • Oversee accounting and financial reporting for complex ceded and assumed reinsurance treaties, including YRT, coinsurance, funds withheld, and retrocession arrangements
  • Partner with multiple teams (including investment accounting, actuarial, and risk teams) to ensure accuracy in reserve movements, deferred gains/losses, and reinsurance recoverables
  • Develop governance controls and documentation supporting treaty onboarding, premium settlements, and collateral tracking
  • Serve as key liaison for regulatory examinations and external auditors on reinsurance-related matters
  • Mentor junior accountants and analysts; provide technical guidance on reinsurance accounting treatments

Skills

Reinsurance Accounting
USGAAP
NAIC
Bermuda Statutory
Ledger Close
Journal Entries
Reconciliations
Treaty Administration
Financial Reporting
Process Improvements
Internal Controls

Global Atlantic Financial Group

Provides capital and risk management solutions

About Global Atlantic Financial Group

Global Atlantic Financial Group specializes in providing capital and risk management solutions for global retirement and life insurance companies. They offer products like annuities, which provide a steady income stream for retirees, and focus on building long-term partnerships by understanding their clients' financial goals. The company generates revenue through fees and premiums from their financial products and emphasizes a culture of integrity and commitment to clients and communities. Their goal is to create tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of their clients.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2004Year Founded
$986.7MTotal Funding
BUYOUTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Economic downturns could impact the preneed insurance market with SCI.
Technical challenges may arise from new standardized messaging systems.
Reliance on third-party tech solutions poses potential security vulnerabilities.

Differentiation

Global Atlantic excels in investment and risk management within the insurance industry.
The company has strong institutional partnerships, enhancing its client-centric approach.
Global Atlantic's affiliation with KKR provides a robust financial foundation.

Upsides

Partnership with SCI positions Global Atlantic as a leader in preneed insurance.
Adoption of Sonrai Security's technology enhances operational efficiency and security.
Public-private investment solutions align with Global Atlantic's innovative capital strategies.

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