AVP, Entity Controller

Wilton RE•Norwalk, CT

1d•$140,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are searching for an experienced AVP, Entity Controller at our Connecticut office. Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life (re)insurance space, specializing in the acquisition of in force life insurance and annuities. We are experienced industry specialists focused on the risk, capital and operational needs of our clients’ businesses. We provide our clients with the services they need from in force transactions and product development to underwriting and new business strategies. Wilton Re has the resources and expertise to pursue and successfully manage the largest life and annuity transactions in the market.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in accounting
Experience in onboarding reinsurance side-car investment vehicles
Big 4 public accounting experience or combination of public and private experience
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting principles, including consolidation
Life insurance or Reinsurance experience, including statutory Bluebook reporting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Self-starter with strong analytical capabilities and good organization and project management skills
Motivated with ability to take initiative and manage competing priorities while consistently hitting deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and SharePoint

Nice To Haves

Experience with Gain and Workiva software a plus

Responsibilities

Manage most aspects of quarterly close process related to the responsible block of business, both U.S. Statutory and U.S. GAAP, including: Preparation of journal entries, U.S. Statutory, Corporate, U.S. GAAP adjustments to U.S. Statutory accounting, Ad hoc
Performance of Balance Sheet reconciliations and various other internal control work, including resolution of discrepancies noted in performance of controls
Analysis and preparation of actual results, quarterly trend analyses, and communication of results to the Controller and other senior management
Perform investment trust analysis and reporting to external parties
Continuous process improvements, including identification and implementation of opportunities for process and control enhancements
Cross-functional engagement across various departments within Wilton Re (e.g., Operations, Legal, Tax, Investments, Valuation, Business Development, etc.), as well as with various Third-Party Administrators and vendors, as needed
Responsible for the preparation and related filing of: Quarterly and Annual U.S. Statutory Statements (Bluebook), Annual U.S. Statutory Audited Financial Statements, Various state and client reporting
Assist with the preparation of Consolidated U.S. GAAP Financial Statements, and coordination of the annual internal and external audits
Participate in the DOI examinations, as needed
Perform other related duties as required, based on the changing goals and objectives of the department and organization
Assist with onboarding new deals, developing the accounting models and approach and documenting the accounting and reporting methodologies applied for both U.S. Statutory and U.S. GAAP.
Assist in designing and implementing the internal and external reporting requirements associated with reinsurance side-car investment vehicles.
Work through non-controlling interest calculations and reporting in support of reinsurance side-car investment vehicles.