Controller, US Life

About the Role

Our client is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer recognized for financial strength, stability, and a commitment to supporting businesses and communities after risk events. Their mission is to remain a reliable and predictable business partner by providing tailored solutions, delivering strong returns, creating rewarding opportunities for our employees, and contributing positively to society.

Position Overview

This position sits within the North America Life Finance team, focusing on delivering meaningful financial reporting and analysis for the US life reinsurance business. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing quarterly regulatory returns and filings, including audited statements and RBC metrics. Coordinating with auditors to complete the annual audit.

• Managing regulatory relationships and overseeing statutory quinquennial audits.

• Supporting analysis and communication of technical and financial results for senior management and the Board.

• Assisting with US corporate tax return preparation.

• Monitoring and projecting capital requirements to ensure compliance with regulatory and management standards.

• Assessing the impact of emerging accounting standards (US GAAP, US STAT, and others) on the business.

• Evaluating process and control implications of new transactions, including complex structures and financial reinsurance, and implementing necessary changes.

• Reconciling the PeopleSoft General Ledger and SUN sub-ledger; collaborating with group reporting teams to support quarterly reporting.

• Partnering with functions such as Valuation, Administration, and Legal/Compliance on operational and reporting matters.

• Collaborating with global, regional, and local teams to ensure consistent, reliable reporting and analysis.

• Participating in the annual planning cycle.

• Leading ad hoc projects, such as reviewing operating procedures and analyzing accounting transactions.

• Maintaining documentation of processes, particularly SOX-related, including narratives and flow charts.

• Managing the US Life Reporting and Analysis team.

Qualifications

Seeking an experienced accountant (10+ years post-qualification) with a broad background in financial reporting and operational finance. The ideal candidate will have worked in a global re/insurance environment and is eager to grow in a dynamic, multicultural setting.

Required Experience & Skills

• CPA designation.

• US Statutory and US GAAP reporting experience.

• Proficiency with major general ledger and reporting systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SunSystems, nVision, Business Objects).

• Experience with US corporate tax (preferred).

• Proven team leadership, ideally across multiple locations.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with complex entity structures, multicurrency reporting, and multiple accounting bases.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across geographies and time zones.

• Adaptability to fast-paced environments and willingness to embrace new challenges.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.