Accountant, Management Accounting- Morristown, NJ
About the role
Crum & Forster (C&F) provides market leading property & casualty, accident & health, specialty and standard commercial lines insurance solutions. A true underwriting company with a 200‑year history of helping customers manage risk with laser‑focused expertise, integrity and discipline. Employees are empowered to make decisions and solve problems smartly and swiftly. Annual gross written premium is $6.2 billion. C&F holds an A+ (Superior) financial strength rating from AM Best. The company has approximately 3,000 employees with locations throughout the United States and India. Recognized as a great place to work, C&F has earned multiple workplace and wellness awards, including the Great Place to Work® Award, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials, and others. C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings. More information is available at www.cfins.com.
Responsibilities
- Allocation of costs for internal profit center results, parent company IFRS 17 reporting and external statutory reporting
- Operating expense projections for corporate annual plan and interim forecasts
- Fixed asset accounting related to furniture and equipment, leasehold improvements, owned buildings and capitalization of computer system development
- IFRS 16 lease accounting and reporting
- Prepare assigned components of external reports including Fairfax quarterly templates, statutory annual statements and U.S. Department of Commerce filings
- Preparation and input of general ledger journal entries for monthly expense close
- Intercompany cost allocations, accounting entries and billings
- Support annual corporate insurance renewal process and interim requests
- General ledger account analysis and reconciliations
- Document all management accounting procedures and controls including accounts payable, budget performance, cost allocation, fixed assets, expense closings and external reporting
- Special projects
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent
- Recent graduate or up to two years of related work experience preferred
Skills
- Excellent analysis, communication and presentation ability (verbal and written)
- Strong technology aptitude, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- AI knowledge is a plus
- Ability to meet tight deadlines on a monthly basis
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous 401(k) employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision – wellness programs focused on physical, mental and financial wellbeing for the whole family
- Career development support including tuition reimbursement, industry‑related certifications and professional training
- Dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
- Social and community responsibility initiatives: matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, employee‑driven corporate giving program
- Culture of belonging and inclusion where everyone feels valued, heard and empowered to thrive
Pay
The annualized base pay for the advertised position ranges from a minimum of $56,200.00 to a maximum of $82,400.00. Actual compensation is determined by market pay, job responsibilities and skills, and employee performance. Discretionary equity (stock)‑based