Senior Accountant - Surety, Corporate Insurance

Trisura Group J•Stamford, CT

38d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is an integral member of the Finance team providing key financial reporting and analysis to Trisura Insurance Company (TIC). The successful candidate will be hands-on in developing processes to meet the rapid growth and development of Trisura's US-based business within our multi-entity insurance structure. This is a high growth role with the ability to make an immediate impact on processes, learn complex structures, see multiple facets of the business and grow your career. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and compliance of intercompany transactions, including reinsurance, shared services, cost allocations, and treasury activities.

Requirements

5 + years' experience in the financial reporting area, ideally in a financial services environment.
Technical acumen and accounting expertise, ideally a CPA with Big Four or top-tier public accounting/audit background.
Broad experience and responsibility for public company's external reporting and accounting.
Strong organizational and planning skills, with demonstrated project management skills and proven track record of meeting strict deadlines while staying within budget constraints.
Skilled in Microsoft Suite; proficient in complex accounting systems.
Proven ability to work within a team and independently in a demanding and fast-paced environment with competing and sometimes changing priorities.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to both senior executives and external partners and regulators.
Proven ability to exercise independent judgment.
Proven analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Advanced knowledge of professional accounting software.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with reinsurance accounting and intercompany accounting is preferred.
CPA Certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial reports on an IFRS and US STAT basis.
Complete quarterly and year-end reporting, coordinating with parent Trisura Group.
Perform reconciliations between the GL and subledgers, including confirmation and settlement of intercompany balances.
Assist in annual budgeting process.
Identify, research and resolve reconciliation differences.
Collaborate with the finance team, as well as other departments, to support overall corporate goals and objectives.
Identify, propose, and implement process improvements.
Maintain a thorough understanding of the company's accounting systems other systems as required; and participate in the development and implementation of new system processes and workflows to ensure a high level of accuracy with respect to financial reporting.
Assist with external and internal audits, including coordination with auditors and preparation of supporting documentation.