AVP, Financial Reporting, Chubb Life

Chubb•Jersey City, NJ

About The Position

The AVP Financial Reporting will perform a variety of accounting, finance and analytical procedures as part of Chubb Life Segment’s regular consolidation and reporting functions. This role in the Global Office will liaise and collaborate with local market and regional finance and actuarial team, as well as corporate accounting and finance team to assess financial performance via supporting analyses and work-papers, as well as compile and review key financial disclosure data required for Corporate filings. The AVP Financial Reporting will report to the VP Global Financial Reporting Controller of the International Life business to help improve the overall control environment of the Segment through leadership, technical research and tactical process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 8 years of progressive financial accounting and reporting experience in a public or private insurance organization, as well as Life Insurance and U.S. GAAP technical expertise.
Strong interpersonal skills to include a collaborative, “team player” style. Included is the ability to relate to, and communicate effectively with, all members of the organization within a demanding professional environment and matrix organizational structure
Flexibility to work with international teams on different times zones, specifically APAC region, and ability to work toward tight deadlines during reporting period, Effective management of multiple competing priorities is essential, as well as a strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in related filed or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CIA) is preferred but not required
International insurance operation and public accounting experience are also preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Lead the coordination and oversight for the timely & accurate preparation of period-end financial reporting packages by all subsidiaries, including submissions as part of the Chubb Limited consolidation process
Review financial schedules and footnote disclosure information provided by subsidiaries to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data, as well as compliance with Corporate & Segment requirements
Provide oversight and direction to Global Office controllership staff and local finance team to ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly closings
Establish and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with internal control standards as well as requests from internal and external auditors
Support business initiatives by ensuring transactions are accounted for in compliance with US GAAP and by establishing and maintaining effective accounting and reporting processes
Prepare ad-hoc analysis as requested by senior management; investigate and resolve discrepancies when identified
Evaluate closing processes to identify enhancement opportunities and recommend practical solutions