Reporting to the VP of Accounting Policy, the Senior Associate will assist the Accounting Policy team in providing technical accounting and financial reporting support related to the organization’s emerging U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting and financial reporting requirements, and the maintenance of the Company’s U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting policies and procedures, including SEC regulations and requirements.

The position is located in the Fortitude Re Nashville, TN office on a hybrid schedule with minimal travel expected (0%-15%).

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate across the actuarial, tax and investment accounting functions to support the development of the Company’s U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory basis Accounting Policies and Procedural Manuals.

• Assist in researching, assessing, and documenting the accounting implications for significant or unusual transactions, leveraging standard templates.

• Monitor developments and changes to U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting guidance and SEC regulations; collaborate with team members to identify items that may impact the Company.

• Support the implementation of new pronouncements and/or amendments to existing U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting guidance and SEC regulations.

• Contribute to the documentation of financial processes and controls to promote compliance with the Company’s internal control program, with a specific focus on technical accounting matters.

• Assist in compliance and providing evidence of Accounting Policy’s internal control procedures.

• Attend meetings and provide input on accounting guidance impacting various teams.

• Review disclosure checklists responses to promote accuracy, completeness, and transparency of disclosures in U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory basis external reporting, including to SEC and investors.

• As necessary, assist team members providing real-time advice regarding U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting policy implications to support the corporate development process, including but not limited to merger and acquisitions, and reinsurance transactions.

• Create and maintain documentation to assist in the effective tracking and managing of team responsibilities, priorities, and emerging U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting pronouncements.

• Other related duties, as assigned.

What You Will Have:

• University degree in accounting.

• Internationally recognized accounting designation (CPA or CA) preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience, relevant insurance experience preferred. Public accounting firm experience preferred.

• Ability to keep abreast of developments in U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting guidance and SEC regulations.

• Strong written and communication skills.

• Detail oriented and highly organized. 

• Possesses strong research and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to work at a fast pace and handle shifting priorities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

• Ability to support our core values by communicating and teaming effectively across different management levels and styles within the organization.