Senior VP, Operational Accounting & Intercompany Leadership

Fortitude Re; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) invites applications for a Vice President, Operational Accounting Lead role to drive the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of cash, debt and expense general ledger balances across all entities.

You will lead a team and report to the Insurance & Group Controller. The position emphasizes strategic implementations, automation, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure GAAP, STAT, SFS, EBS compliance and high-quality financial

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Thorough knowledge of Life & Annuity (re)insurance industry accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/US STAT/SFS and EBS accounting rules and requirements.
• CPA or CA preferred; degree in Accounting/Finance.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and refine general ledger structure and chart of accounts.
• Lead legal entity accounting, consolidation, and intercompany processes.
• Oversee FX translations, cash flow statements, and related-party accounting.
• Develop and maintain the account hierarchy and ensure journal entry controls.
• Prepare SUM and support the SAB 99 process with Financial Reporting and Controls.
• Develop and maintain robust control procedures and reconciliations.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CA preferred

Tools

SAP

Workday

Foundry AI

Claude

Job description

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) invites applications for a Vice President, Operational Accounting Lead role to drive the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of cash, debt and expense general ledger balances across all entities.

You will lead a team and report to the Insurance & Group Controller. The position emphasizes strategic implementations, automation, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure GAAP, STAT, SFS, EBS compliance and high-quality financial