Lincoln Financial Group - Juneau, AK

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Juneau, AK
5,001-10,000 employees
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Reinsurance Accountant at Lincoln Financial Group will provide leadership and direction in managing the accounting for complex reinsurance transactions. This role involves ensuring the integrity of accounting records, compliance with accounting policies, and strategic evaluation of reinsurance deals. The position requires collaboration with various business areas to analyze and communicate accounting issues, support financial reporting, and oversee the onboarding of new reinsurance transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate reinsurance transactions and their financial accounting implications.
  • Identify and recommend best practice opportunities to improve efficiencies in reinsurance processes.
  • Read and apply concepts from reinsurance treaty agreements to accounting and administrative approaches.
  • Research and apply accounting guidance to complex reinsurance transactions.
  • Understand and evaluate risk transfer for new transactions on both GAAP and Statutory bases.
  • Collaborate on proforma financial statements for new or amended reinsurance transactions.
  • Review and analyze proforma financial statements for accuracy and enterprise impact.
  • Explain financial statement impacts of reinsurance transactions to stakeholders.
  • Evaluate treaty administrative implications to support ongoing requirements.
  • Responsible for internal and external reinsurance reporting.
  • Support timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial close processes.
  • Develop control processes for internal operating and SOX controls.
  • Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
  • Establish and implement team priorities and performance goals.
  • Manage and evaluate individual/team performance.
  • Develop relationships with internal/external auditors and resolve identified issues.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in reinsurance accounting, including 3+ years of managerial or supervisory experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • CPA certification is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to hire, retain, and develop staff with real-time performance feedback.
  • Strong relationship management skills with internal clients.
  • Ability to influence outcomes collaboratively without direct authority.
  • Proven ability to identify and recommend process improvements.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple projects under pressure.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in the Life Insurance industry.
  • Familiarity with GAAP and Statutory accounting standards.

Benefits

  • Clearly defined career tracks and job levels.
  • Leadership development and virtual training opportunities.
  • PTO/parental leave.
  • Competitive 401K and employee benefits.
  • Free financial counseling, health coaching, and employee assistance program.
  • Tuition assistance program.
  • Remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations.
  • Effective productivity/technology tools and training.
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