Director, Reinsurance

American National Insurance•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and technically strong Director, Reinsurance to lead accounting, reporting, and control activities for our reinsurance programs. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who brings deep insurance accounting expertise, strong business partnership skills, and a passion for building scalable, well-controlled processes. You will work closely with Reinsurance, Actuarial, Finance, Risk, Legal, and Audit teams while helping shape a growing and evolving function. This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing area of the business while helping strengthen financial integrity, operational excellence, and cross-functional partnership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Substantial progressive accounting experience, including insurance or reinsurance accounting
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and statutory accounting in an insurance environment
Experience leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

CPA or similar professional designation preferred

Responsibilities

Lead reinsurance accounting and financial reporting activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close
Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, reporting packages, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
Evaluate accounting treatment for complex and non-routine reinsurance arrangements
Partner across Reinsurance, Actuarial, Finance, Risk, Legal, and Audit to support execution, reporting, and controls
Drive process improvement, standardization, automation, and data transparency across the function
Support regulatory filings, audits, and other external reporting requirements
Lead, coach, and develop team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement