Insurance CAO: GAAP/STAT, Compliance & Strategy

SiriusPoint; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SiriusPoint seeks a Chief Accounting Officer to oversee accounting, statutory reporting, and financial governance for the insurance enterprise, reporting to the Deputy CFO. This role will drive financial integrity, control effectiveness, and regulatory compliance across global subsidiaries.

You will lead GAAP/IFRS reporting, NAIC filings, reserves, and systems modernization, partnering with HR, Actuarial, Underwriting, Tax and FP&A to shape the finance operating model and strategic execution.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive insurance accounting/finance experience.
• 5+ years in senior/executive leadership overseeing STAT & GAAP reporting.
• Experience with NAIC filings, statutory accounting, reserves, and reinsurance accounting.
• Strong background in internal controls, audit, and regulatory compliance.
• P&C Insurance Technical Accounting Mastery.
• Transformation/Project experience across finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee GAAP/STAT reporting across insurance subsidiaries.
• Ensure accurate NAIC filings and audit-ready financial disclosures.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP/IFRS and applicable regulations.
• Lead daily accounting operations and month-end close processes.
• Oversee internal controls, ICFR/SOX governance, and audits.
• Partner with HR, Actuarial, Underwriting, Tax, Treasury and FP&A to drive solutions and modernization.

Skills

GAAP reporting

STAT reporting

NAIC filings

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

Financial governance

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

SiriusPoint seeks a Chief Accounting Officer to oversee accounting, statutory reporting, and financial governance for the insurance enterprise, reporting to the Deputy CFO. This role will drive financial integrity, control effectiveness, and regulatory compliance across global subsidiaries.

You will lead GAAP/IFRS reporting, NAIC filings, reserves, and systems modernization, partnering with HR, Actuarial, Underwriting, Tax and FP&A to shape the finance operating model and strategic execution.