Senior Associate, Business Unit Accounting & Controls - Life & Disability

New York Life Insurance Co•New York, NY

1d•$105,000 - $128,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of the Business Unit Accounting & Controls – Life and Disability (“BUAC Life & DI”) team of the Corporate Controllers Department is to partner with our stakeholders by understanding their needs to ultimately provide a service that is superb, timely and valuable, while simultaneously expanding and improving our service capabilities. Life & Disability Controllers works closely with a variety of stakeholders in New York Life Insurance Company’s insurance lines of business (including our Mexican subsidiary Seguros Monterrey New York Life) and other corporate areas to ensure the integrity of New York Life general ledgers, deliver timely and accurate financial reporting and drive continuous improvement in our processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5-7+ years of experience in insurance, reinsurance or public accounting
Strong understanding of statutory accounting principles, financial reporting and internal controls
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and translate results into actionable insights
Experience working across functions and influencing stakeholders in a matrixed environment
Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial systems and analytical tools (e.g., SAP, AFO, Wdesk, Tableau, SQL)

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree and/or a CPA license is desirable but not required
Experience leveraging automation, AI, or data tools in financial processes is strongly preferred
Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and able to operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end financial oversight of assigned insurance and reinsurance portfolios, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial results
Lead the accounting, reporting, and control framework for assumed and ceded reinsurance arrangements, including validation of premiums, claims, and reserves
Ensure adherence to MAR/SOX requirements, including control design, documentation, and execution
Partner with internal and external auditors to support financial statement audits and regulatory compliance
Deliver actionable insights on product performance, earnings drivers, and capital impacts to inform business and finance leadership decisions
Collaborate with business unit finance, actuarial, and product teams to evaluate new products and enhancements, translating complex insurance activity into clear financial implications
Support development of key performance indicators and enhance analytical frameworks to improve financial storytelling
Lead and support initiatives to transform accounting and reporting processes through automation, AI tools, and advanced analytics
Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce close cycle times, and enhance data quality
Contribute to broader Finance transformation efforts, including data strategy, system implementations, and process standardization
Partner with Accounting Policy to evaluate and document technical accounting positions related to insurance and reinsurance transactions
Support preparation of statutory financial statements, including Blue Book schedules and audited footnotes
Maintain strong knowledge of statutory accounting principles and emerging regulatory developments