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Reinsurance Accounting Manager

Selby Jennings Chicago, United States
Posted 17 days ago Hybrid Job Permanent USD100000 - USD150000 per year

Reinsurance Accounting Manager

Selby Jennings Chicago, United States

Overview
We are partnering with a growing insurance organization seeking a Reinsurance Accounting Manager to lead core reinsurance accounting operations. This role will oversee financial reporting, ceded/assumed reinsurance activities, and ensure accuracy across month-end close, reporting, and audit processes.

Key Responsibilities



  • Oversee day-to-day reinsurance accounting activities across ceded and/or assumed business
  • Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Review and analyze reinsurance treaties, ensuring proper accounting treatment under US GAAP / Statutory / IFRS (if applicable)
  • Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, and finance teams to validate premium, losses, and recoverables
  • Maintain and reconcile reinsurance subledger to general ledger
  • Prepare and review schedules for financial reporting and disclosures (statutory and GAAP)
  • Support internal and external audits, including documentation and controls

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5-10+ years of insurance or reinsurance accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of reinsurance structures (quota share, excess of loss, etc.)
  • Experience with US GAAP and Statutory reporting (IFRS a plus)
  • CPA or progress toward certification preferred
  • Hands-on experience with accounting systems and large data sets (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, etc.)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment



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