Hybrid Finance Close & Audit Leader

Fortitude Re; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) in Jersey City, NJ, seeks an AVP, Financial Close Leader to direct enterprise-wide financial processes with a hybrid work model.

You will oversee the Finance Strategic Management System, manage audit coordination with PwC, and partner with Data & Analytics to drive data-backed finance operations. Responsibilities include coordinating finance calendars, preparing executive communications, and supporting monthly audit and board reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting preferred.
• 7+ years of professional experience in insurance or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of (re)insurance or other financial markets.
• Knowledge of audit processes and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with outstanding organizational and planning abilities.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Finance Process Strategic Ownership: develop and execute strategic initiatives to accelerate financial deliverables.
• Program Management of Finance Activities: maintain a comprehensive finance calendar, host status calls and communicate progress.
• Communication and Collaboration: develop executive communications and presentations for internal and external purposes; support monthly reports for audit and board meetings.
• Audit Coordination: coordinate materials for audit committee and internal management; liaise with PwC for audit activities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) in Jersey City, NJ, seeks an AVP, Financial Close Leader to direct enterprise-wide financial processes with a hybrid work model.

You will oversee the Finance Strategic Management System, manage audit coordination with PwC, and partner with Data & Analytics to drive data-backed finance operations. Responsibilities include coordinating finance calendars, preparing executive communications, and supporting monthly audit and board reporting.