General Ledger (GL) & Statutory Reporting Manager

Coface•Princeton, NJ

About The Position

At Coface, we make trade happen everyday. Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world. With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy. Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter. We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions. Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners! This role combines leadership of the General Ledger (GL) function with full oversight of U.S. and Canadian statutory reporting. The GL & Statutory Reporting Manager is responsible for ensuring accurate monthly close, quarterly IFRS 17 group reporting, sound U.S. GAAP and local statutory accounting, and high-quality NAIC and OSFI regulatory submissions. The role oversees both U.S. and Canadian legal entities, ensuring end‑to-end financial integrity and compliance across all reporting frameworks. Role Purpose Lead the GL and statutory reporting functions for U.S. and Canadian entities. This includes monthly close governance, quarterly IFRS 17 group reporting, U.S. GAAP accounting oversight, and full ownership of NAIC Yellow Book and OSFI P&C reporting. The role manages statutory senior specialists and GL accountants, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and robust financial controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
Minimum 6+ years of progressive accounting and/or statutory reporting experience in insurance.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, NAIC statutory accounting, and Canadian OSFI regulatory requirements.
Experience reviewing work of specialists and managing accounting and/or reporting teams.
Working knowledge of IFRS and IFRS 17 for quarterly group reporting alignment.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems and reconciliation tools
Strong analytical and technical accounting skills across multiple reporting frameworks.
High attention to detail with commitment to data integrity and control excellence.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines across close, statutory filings, and audits.
Strong communication and leadership skills to manage and develop teams.
Proactive problem-solving and ability to implement process improvements.

Nice To Haves

Professional designation such as CPA, CPCU, (preferred).

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end U.S. and Canadian entity accounting to ensure accurate U.S. GAAP, IFRS 17, and statutory results.
Lead the monthly close process: journals, intercompany, accruals, reconciliations, and financial controls.
Deliver quarterly IFRS 17 group reporting packages, consolidation inputs, disclosures, and analytic reviews.
Maintain strong GL governance, including chart of accounts oversight, posting controls, and policy adherence.
Supervise and review work prepared by GL accountants and statutory senior specialists, providing coaching and direction.
Review and approve NAIC Yellow Book filings for U.S. entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory rules.
Review and approve OSFI P&C regulatory returns for Canadian entities, including MCT calculations and regulatory exhibits.
Oversee preparation and review of statutory trial balances, income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules.
Ensure high-quality statutory investment reporting schedules and reconciliation to general ledger and custodian records.
Monitor NAIC and OSFI regulatory updates; communicate impacts and lead process or reporting changes as needed.
Manage state and provincial compliance checklists and ensure all regulatory submissions and remittances are completed on time.
Partner with Actuarial on closing activities and regulatory submissions; maintain working knowledge of IFRS 17 for alignment.
Lead statutory audits and OSFI examinations, coordinating documentation, walkthroughs, and responses.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline GL close, STAT close, reporting quality, and overall control environment.