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Fortitude Re

VP, Accounting Policy

Jersey City, NJ · Hybrid

The VP, Accounting Policy serves as the firm-wide subject matter expert on technical accounting policy for complex reinsurance transactions, with accountability across U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory, and ...

Allstate

Vice President, Accounting

The Vice President of Accounting owns the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the Company's external financial reporting and accounting governance across all segments. The role leads external ...

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The Vice President of Accounting owns the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of the Company's external financial reporting and accounting governance across all segments. The role leads external ...

Deltek, Inc.

VP, Accounting

Herndon, VA

05-May-2026 VP Corporate Controller US (Remote) 10773BR Company Summary As the recognized global ... Global accounting and reporting at scale You'll own the integrity of Deltek's monthly/quarterly and ...

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VP, Accounting Policy

Fortitude Re

Jersey City, NJ • Hybrid

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

The VP, Accounting Policy serves as the firm-wide subject matter expert on technical accounting policy for complex reinsurance transactions, with accountability across U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory, and Bermuda statutory reporting frameworks. This role partners closely with actuarial, tax, legal, investments, and financial reporting teams to evaluate, structure, and account for new transactions, ensuring accounting outcomes are technically sound, well-documented, and defensible.

The role requires deep expertise in insurance and reinsurance accounting (ASC 944), understanding of how investment portfolios support insurance liabilities, and the ability to exercise professional judgment on complex and evolving issues. The VP, Accounting Policy reports to the SVP, Head of Accounting Policy.

What You Will Do: 

  • Serve as the technical specialist for complex reinsurance transactions and policy interpretations, with specific expertise in ASC 944, Financial Services - Insurance.
  • Research, interpret, and establish accounting policies for complex reinsurance structures and emerging transactions, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and audit defensibility.
  • In close collaboration with actuarial, tax, and financial reporting teams, research, analyze, and prepare accounting policies in relation to U.S. GAAP, SEC, U.S. Statutory and Bermuda statutory and Economic Balance Sheet (EBS) accounting and reporting guidance relevant to reinsurance, insurance and other emerging issues.
  • Provides technical accounting guidance that informs transaction structuring and execution.
  • Monitor, analyze, and document developments (including new standards) from the FASB, SEC, NAIC and BMA that could impact the Company's accounting policies, practices, and disclosures.  
  • Lead the design and documentation of financial processes and controls to promote compliance with the Company's internal control program, with a specific focus on technical accounting matters.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing timely guidance on accounting policy implications to support corporate development and strategic initiatives, including but not limited to reinsurance transactions.
  • Provide coaching, training, and technical guidance to accounting and finance team members as needed.  
  • Support additional accounting policy initiatives and responsibilities as assigned.

What You Will Have: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
  • CPA, CA, or equivalent internationally recognized accounting designation.
  • 8 + years of progressive experience working within audit, within re/insurance or financial services; Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience in US GAAP, SEC reporting - required
  • Experience with US STAT (NAIC) or financial reporting overseen by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) - preferred
  • Experience with long duration reinsurance accounting (ASC 944), along with general understanding of interaction between reinsurance liabilities and related portfolio assets
  • Hands-on experience with complex reinsurance structures, including the related accounting implications of coinsurance, funds withheld and modified coinsurance structures.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgment on complex accounting matters and communicate conclusions clearly to senior stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with different teams, including actuarial (pricing, valuation), tax, and legal. Experience advising senior leaders and influencing cross-functional outcomes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
  • Strong analytical judgement with the ability to synthesize complex issues into clear, defensible conclusions.
  • Supports our core values by communicating and teaming effectively across different cultures and levels within the organization. 

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