Senior Financial Accountant

Hamilton; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Insurance Group in Richmond is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join the US Financial Controller. You will lead accounting, reporting and systems, helping the team meet deadlines in a dynamic environment and contribute to departmental objectives.

The role requires a CPA or equivalent with post-qualification insurance experience, deep US GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel, and strong analytical skills. Collaboration with auditors and senior leaders is essential.

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent qualification.
• Post-qualification experience in insurance accounting or practice auditing.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to navigate complex spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly and quarterly close for technical insurance accounts.
• Ensure timely, complete management reporting.
• Prepare reconciliations for insurance balance sheet accounts.
• Provide analytical reviews of financial metrics.
• Assist with US insurance statutory filings.
• Prepare quarterly and annual US GAAP financial statements.
• Lead system implementations and automation initiatives.
• Maintain accounting policies and controls.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

ERP systems experience

Advanced MS Excel

Education

CPA or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

US GAAP reporting tools

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Accountant

Based in Richmond and reporting to the US Financial Controller, the Senior Financial Accountant will be an integral part of the Finance Team and help achieve departmental objectives in a dynamic and deadline-driven environment within the broader Hamilton Insurance Group.

You’ll have leadership responsibility for aspects of our accounting, reporting and systems processes.

What you will help us do

• Oversee monthly and quarterly close procedures for technical insurance accounts and high judgment accounting areas
• Ensure management information and financial reporting are complete, accurate and timely
• Review and preparation of monthly reconciliations for insurance balance sheet accounts
• Provide analytical reviews of financial metrics
• Assist with the preparation of US insurance statutory filings
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Work across teams to project manage systems implementations, upgrades and automation initiatives focusing on the integrity of the financial data, processes and controls
• Maintain accounting policies & procedures and ensure financial statements and underwriting-related transactions are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and US Statutory Accounting Principles
• Develop, implement and maintain process documentation and controls over financial reporting and compliance
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and drive the execution of team deliverables
• Liaise with internal and external auditors

What you require for the role

• Qualified CPA or equivalent
• Demonstrable post-qualification experience gained in a similar role within a insurance company or within practice auditing insurance companies
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP
• Good knowledge of relevant insurance accounting treatment
• Advanced MS Excel skills and the ability to navigate complex spreadsheets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to project manage system implementations and improvements and to develop automation processes
• Commitment to collaboration, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior personnel within the group
• Ability to prioritize issues, identify areas of difficulty and communicate clearly with the Financial Controller / CFO

What you can expect from us

Join us, and we will ask you to Be smart, Be sensible, Be open and, above all else, Be more—strive harder, reach further, never give up. These First Principles are the intellectual and moral compass of everyone at Hamilton. They shape the way we build our team, the way we work and the way we will prosper.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workspace where all employees thrive. We embrace all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and talents – without discrimination. Whatever differences set you apart, whether visible or invisible, you will be welcome at Hamilton.

We’re writing the future of risk.

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (“Hamilton”) is a Bermuda-headquartered company that underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Hamilton leverages analytics and research to create underwriting and investment value for its clients and shareholders.