Lead Reinsurance Accountant - Remote

Liberty Mutual; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mutual in Boston seeks a Lead Accountant in Reinsurance Operations to plan and monitor book close processes and financial reporting in a deadline-driven environment. You will oversee complex reporting, attestation support, and statutory reporting while driving process improvements.

The role requires 5+ years' accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, and strong communication across teams. Hybrid work options with remote possibility are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or Finance) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment and adaptability to changing conditions.
• Communicates well with own team and across organizational boundaries.
• Comfortable leading meetings and communicating issues to senior management.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual book close cycles with timely completion.
• Perform complex reinsurance accounting activities accurately and efficiently.
• Review and develop complex financial statement schedules and audit support.
• Research and apply reinsurance accounting policy to business issues.
• Understand data flow to identify and resolve issues in systems.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and drive efficiency.
• Lead department projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Support teammate development through training and review.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Leadership

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Essbase

SAP

Job description

Liberty Mutual in Boston seeks a Lead Accountant in Reinsurance Operations to plan and monitor book close processes and financial reporting in a deadline-driven environment. You will oversee complex reporting, attestation support, and statutory reporting while driving process improvements.

The role requires 5+ years' accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, and strong communication across teams. Hybrid work options with remote possibility are available.