VP, General Accounting Leader

About the role

The Vice President, General Accounting Leader at Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) plays a key leadership role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the non-investment accounting general ledger balances and related accounting across all legal entities and reporting bases within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial Insurance & Group Controller close processes ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all ledger activity across all legal entities and reporting bases.
• Manage the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the general ledger close process.
• Lead legal entity accounting, consolidation, and intercompany processes, ensuring adherence to GAAP, STAT, SFS, EBS and internal methodologies.
• Oversee FX translations, cash flow support, and related-party accounting.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the account hierarchy and ensure internal policy-aligned journal entry execution.
• Prepare SUM and support the SAB 99 process in coordination with Analytics pillar, Financial Reporting and Financial Controls.
• Develop and maintain robust control procedures, including reconciliations and drive execution of reconciliations and related controls.
• Develop and monitor internal performance metrics, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
• Support evolving business needs (e.g., legal entity restructurings, debt issuances, etc.) with timely, accurate and high-quality financial reports and supporting analysis.
• Drive enterprise transformation efforts/initiatives specific to Insurance & Group Controller processes.
• Partners with other internal stakeholders, evaluate and implement financial systems and technologies incl. AI to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Drive standardization and documentation of processes to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency and audit readiness.
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative, results-oriented culture.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial management (public accounting preferred) experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Thorough knowledge of Life & Annuity (re)insurance industry accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/US STAT/SFS and EBS accounting rules and requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Workday).
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity and dependability.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong process and control orientation, with experience in audits, walkthroughs, and control enhancement.
• External vendor oversight.
• Proven change agent with automation, AI and systems implementation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Pay ranges for candidates may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.
• Base Salary Range: $175,000 USD - $205,000 USD.
• All employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.

Benefits

• Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone—regardless of background, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity—feels valued and respected is a foundation of our culture.

Schedule

• Full-time.