Senior Accounting & Finance Manager

Berkley•Stamford, CT

20h•$135,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Berkley One Finance & Accounting team is growing as our business continues to expand and evolve. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Finance and Accounting Manager to play a key role across both the Berkley One operating unit and the newly launched Berkley Embedded Solutions unit. In this role, you will have opportunity to contribute meaningfully to two dynamic businesses, support strategic decision‑making, and help strengthen the financial foundation of our organization. This role will be based in our Morristown, NJ or Stamford, CT office. We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so. What you can expect: Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent Internal mobility opportunities Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams Opportunity to impact change Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education

Requirements

10+ years of finance/accounting experience working in the P&C Insurance industry
Strong working knowledge of insurance accounting principles from a U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory reporting perspective
Excellent technology skills including, but not limited to, experience using enterprise ERPs (PeopleSoft preferred), Essbase cubes, Excel, and planning technologies
Experience in developing and measuring against forecasts and plans
Expertise in developing business models and business cases
Strong analytical skills
Excellent documentation acumen – financial and non-financial
Solid understanding of basic controls, how to establish a control environment, and SOX principles
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Reinsurance accounting experience
Experience/familiarity with emerging insurance technology platforms and partner arrangements
Private Client, High Net Worth (HNW)/Personal Lines experience
Experience working with offshore/outsourced resources
Experience with AI tools

Responsibilities

Support the monthly close process for both operating units including preparing/reviewing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and preparing financial and management reports.
Review actual results versus prior period and forecast/budget to identify variances and develop commentary.
Execution or review of various controls and review procedures.
Support the business in developing profitability models, business cases, profit sharing plans,
Foster continuous improvement to improve processes, reduce manual workflows, better leverage technology, and improve controls.
Continuously learn about the business and areas of technical responsibility so that we can continuously improve how we serve the business. This includes helping evolve the finance team to be a business partner and valued advisor to the organization.
Continuously evolve and enhance the control environment.
Focus on incremental improvement of processes each month.
Optimize the use of onshore and offshore resources.