Senior Director of Accounting

Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company • Stamford, CT

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About The Position

The Senior Director of Accounting is a senior member of the Chief Financial Officer’s team providing technical leadership, direction, and management for financial reporting and analysis to Trisura Insurance Company and First Founders Assurance Company for surety and corporate insurance products. The successful candidate will be both hands-on and strategic in developing other team members to meet the rapid growth and development of Trisura’s US-based business.
The Sr Director of Accounting has responsibility for delivering on the strategic planning and reporting as well as other cost and auditing functions. This financial executive will oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Additionally, working closely with the CAO and other business leaders, this expert will supervise preparation of the company’s annual budget and forecasting and projection for the business. Other responsibilities include liaising and coordinating with internal and external auditors, reviewing annual and quarterly statutory filings and capital tests, and reviewing and analyzing internal management reports for the executive leadership, and generally backing up the CAO.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years in the financial reporting area, ideally in a financial service 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 SEC reporting and accounting;
• Minimum of 3 years managing a team.
• 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 analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Able to travel 10-15% of year both internationally and throughout US.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce with a focus in Accounting.
• CPA Certification and continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of professional accounting software.
• Proven ability to work within a team 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.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and implementation of key control processes.
• Own the timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial reports, as well as quarterly and year-end internal reporting on both an IFRS and US Statutory basis.
• Lead preparation of the annual budgeting process for assigned entities.
• Prepare quarterly forecasting, including cash flow and income projections.
• Analyze business results and present to senior leadership quarterly.
• Understand both insurance products and reinsurance contracts’ impact on accounting and reporting, ensuring proper accounting.
• Research and document accounting conclusions utilizing various basis of accounting.
• Collaborate with other finance staff to support overall corporate goals and objectives while responding to inquiries regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
• Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships, which include approving certain payments and overseeing the opening of new bank accounts, as required.
• Work with the internal auditors to ensure that internal controls are designed effectively and adequately maintained.
• Work with external auditors to ensure efficient and timely year-end audit and quarterly reviews.
• Provide training and mentorship to new and existing staff as required.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the company’s accounting systems, investment management system, and 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.

Benefits

• Trisura offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees