VP, Operational Accounting & Automation Leader

Socotra, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is a leading provider of legacy reinsurance solutions. The Vice President, Operational Accounting Lead, drives accuracy and timeliness of the general ledger across entities, implementing strategic processes and AI-enabled improvements.

You will lead a team of accountants, design internal controls, and partner with Treasury on intercompany settlements, ensuring audit readiness and policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial management experience, with leadership role.
• Thorough knowledge of Life & Annuity and P&C accounting principles and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/US STAT/SFS and EBS rules.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP software (SAP, Workday) and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and refine the general ledger structure and chart of accounts.
• Lead legal entity accounting, consolidation, and intercompany processes per GAAP/STAT.
• Oversee FX translations, cash flow statement, and related-party accounting.
• Develop and maintain account hierarchy and policy-aligned journal entry execution.
• Prepare SUM and SAB 99 processes with Financial Reporting and Controls.
• Drive robust reconciliations and related controls across entities.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting for evolving business needs.
• Manage R2R, A/P, A/R, T&E, debt, and cash across entities.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Intercompany accounting

Automation

Audit proficiency

Communication

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CA preferred

Tools

SAP

Workday

Foundry AI

Claude AI

Job description

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is a leading provider of legacy reinsurance solutions. The Vice President, Operational Accounting Lead, drives accuracy and timeliness of the general ledger across entities, implementing strategic processes and AI-enabled improvements.

You will lead a team of accountants, design internal controls, and partner with Treasury on intercompany settlements, ensuring audit readiness and policy adherence.