Hybrid)

Crum & Forster•Glastonbury, CT

8h•$74,900 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will focus on the accounting and finance responsibilities associated with managing an Insurance Agency within an Insurance Carrier. In this position you will interact internally with: Underwriting, Actuarial, Claims, Compliance, IT, and externally with Occupational Accident’s business partners. The role can be based on our Glastonbury, CT location/hybrid or Remote. If remote, quarterly travel and additional travel as needed is required to our Glastonbury, CT location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required. Will accept other business field Majors only with Captive/Reinsurance experience present.
Minimum of 5 years of professional accounting experience, within the insurance industry.
Intermediate experience with Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, and database management; Tableau experience is a plus.
Strong emphasis on advanced Excel knowledge, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.

Nice To Haves

Property & Casualty (P&C) line experience is a plus.
Captive/Reinsurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all accounting functions related to occupational accident operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, GAAP, and internal policies.
Prepare, analyze, and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting, ensuring all deadlines are met.
Conduct detailed account reconciliations and address discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Prepare monthly general ledger interface entries to record premiums, expenses, losses, and commissions.
Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision-making, strategic planning, and forecasting.
Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts by providing detailed financial analysis and variance explanations.
Oversee the receiving, invoicing, vendor payment, and commission payment processes, resolving discrepancies as needed.
Guide and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment, and assist with training new team members.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
Review, improve, and implement process changes to yield greater efficiencies within accounting operations.
Utilize Salesforce and Accounting Seed to manage accounting data, track performance metrics, and generate reports for management review.
Process and review intercompany billing and transactions, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy.
Assist in reviewing and documenting business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and support implementation projects, including new accounting systems or software.
Stay current on industry trends and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of accounting operations.
Oversee and manage accounting for captive insurance entities, including preparation of statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
Coordinate and reconcile reinsurance transactions, including ceded and assumed premiums, losses, and commissions.
Prepare and analyze Schedule F (Reinsurance) and other regulatory schedules related to reinsurance and captive operations.
Monitor and account for collateral and trust arrangements associated with captive and reinsurance agreements.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements specific to captives and reinsurance, including reporting to state insurance departments.
Liaise with captive managers, reinsurers, and external auditors to support audits and regulatory examinations.
Assist in the structuring and accounting for new captive and reinsurance programs, including documentation and implementation of related processes.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Generous 401K employer match
Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Tuition reimbursement
Industry-related certifications
Professional training
Matching donation program
Volunteer opportunities
Employee-driven corporate giving program