FSO FAAS Controller - Integrated Finance Managed Services - Reinsurance

EY; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off

Support and coaching from colleagues

Opportunities to develop new skills

Job summary

EY is seeking a Controller for its Financial Accounting Advisory team in Cincinnati, Ohio. The position entails supporting Integrated Finance Managed Services engagements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and US GAAP, and collaborating with delivery teams for operational excellence. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA certification, and 7-10+ years of relevant experience. EY offers competitive compensation, medical coverage, and benefits including a 401(k) plan and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of accounting experience focused on financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, US STAT, and offshore regulatory requirements.
• Experience with statutory reporting for offshore insurance authorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with delivery executives to address operational challenges.
• Monitor delivery health and resolve performance deviations.
• Support for accurate financial reporting for offshore entities.
• Assist with regulatory filings and statutory financial statements.
• Lead the general accounting function including close activities.

Skills

Financial reporting

Compliance

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

SAP

FloQast

Alladin

ServiceNow

Job description

Location: Anywhere in Country

Opportunity

Our FSO Financial Accounting Advisory team is growing, and a Controller will support the execution of Integrated Finance Managed Services (IFMS) engagements, focusing on start‑up reinsurance entities in the life and annuity space. The role collaborates with Central and Regional IFMS Delivery Executives and the global delivery service team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and excellence in all financial activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Central and Regional IFMS Delivery Executives and the offshore service delivery team to address operational challenges and communicate delivery performance and risks.
• Work alongside the Service Delivery Executive to monitor delivery health, identify potential issues early, and drive resolutions for performance deviations or client‑impacting concerns.
• Provide support for accurate and timely financial reporting for offshore reinsurance entities in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP, and offshore regulatory requirements (e.g., Bermuda, Cayman).
• Assist with regulatory filings and statutory financial statements for offshore domiciles, including submissions required by local insurance authorities.
• Collaborate with actuarial, capital reserving, and reinsurance teams to support technical accounting for complex insurance transactions.
• Support internal controls, documentation, and processes to ensure compliance and operational efficiency across offshore entities.
• Lead the general accounting function, including monthly and quarterly close activities, reconciliations, and variance analysis for reinsurance portfolios.
• Oversee audit schedules and liaise with clients and external auditors during annual and interim audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting, systems, and process automation, collaborating with IT and project management teams.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support to managed services clients, including preparation of memos for complex insurance transactions and new accounting pronouncements.
• Coordinate with the Technical Accounting Advisory Group on technical accounting matters raised by managed services clients.
• Contribute to cross‑functional initiatives, including system enhancements and financial process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to deploy AI and agent‑based solutions across workflows.
• Assist the Commercial Management Office by monitoring scope changes and supporting resolution of commercial and contract‑related matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with active status in the workplace location.
• 7–10+ years of accounting experience, focused on financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, US STAT, and offshore regulatory requirements for insurance/reinsurance entities.
• Experience with statutory reporting for offshore insurance authorities.
• Experience with finance systems, process improvement initiatives, and systems implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Working experience with SAP, FloQast, Alladin, ServiceNow is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to travel internationally, 10–15 %.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, performance‑based rewards, and Total Rewards that include medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off. Support and coaching from engaging colleagues, opportunities to develop new skills, and flexibility to handle the role in a way that suits the individual.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

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