Senior Accounting & Finance Manager

Company Details

 

Berkley One is a modern insurance provider for a modern generation of affluence. We serve clients who live dynamic, adventurous lives and expect their insurance experience to match. Our mission is to deliver highly personalized risk and claims management through a blend of expert independent agents, cutting-edge digital tools, and the strength of the Berkley brand.

 

Why Join Us?At Berkley One, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that’s reimagining personal insurance. We’re building solutions that are as sophisticated and agile as the clients we serve—individuals and families who value innovation, simplicity, and exceptional service. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals, leverage modern technology, and help shape the future of our industry.

 

What We Value

• A client-first mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional experiences
• Curiosity, creativity, and a drive to challenge the status quo
• Collaboration across disciplines to build smarter, more intuitive solutions
• Integrity, expertise, and a commitment to excellence

Join us in creating a new standard in personal insurance—where protection meets possibility.

 

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.#LI-AV1 #LI-HYBRID 

Responsibilities

The Berkley One Finance & Accounting team is growing as our business continues to expand and evolve.  We’re seeking an experienced Senior Finance and Accounting Manager to play a key role across both the Berkley One operating unit and the newly launched Berkley Embedded Solutions unit. In this role, you will have opportunity to contribute meaningfully to two dynamic businesses, support strategic decision‑making, and help strengthen the financial foundation of our organization.

 

This role will be based in our Morristown, NJ or Stamford, CT office.  We offer a hybrid work schedule with 4 days in the office; and 1 day remote where it makes sense to do so.

 

What you can expect:

• Culture of innovation, teamwork, supportive colleagues and leaders willing to invest in talent
• Internal mobility opportunities 
• Visibility to senior leaders and partnership with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to impact change
• Benefits – competitive compensation, paid time off, comprehensive wellness benefits and programs, employer funded health savings account, profit sharing, 401k, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, tuition assistance and professional continuing education 

We'll count on you to:

• Support the monthly close process for both operating units including preparing/reviewing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and preparing financial and management reports.
• Review actual results versus prior period and forecast/budget to identify variances and develop commentary.
• Execution or review of various controls and review procedures.
• Support the business in developing profitability models, business cases, profit sharing plans,
• Foster continuous improvement to improve processes, reduce manual workflows, better leverage technology, and improve controls.  
• Continuously learn about the business and areas of technical responsibility so that we can continuously improve how we serve the business.  This includes helping evolve the finance team to be a business partner and valued advisor to the organization.
• Continuously evolve and enhance the control environment.
• Focus on incremental improvement of processes each month.
• Optimize the use of onshore and offshore resources. 

Qualifications

What you need to have:

• 10 years of finance/accounting experience working in the P&C Insurance industry
• Strong working knowledge of insurance accounting principles from a U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory reporting perspective
• Excellent technology skills including, but not limited to, experience using enterprise ERPs (PeopleSoft preferred), Essbase cubes, Excel, and planning technologies
• Experience in developing and measuring against forecasts and plans
• Expertise in developing business models and business cases
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent documentation acumen – financial and non-financial
• Solid understanding of basic controls, how to establish a control environment, and SOX principles
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What makes you stand out:  

• Reinsurance accounting experience 
• Experience/familiarity with emerging insurance technology platforms and partner arrangements 
• Private Client, High Net Worth (HNW)/Personal Lines experience 
• Experience working with offshore/outsourced resources 
• Experience with AI tools

Additional Company Details

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees which for this role include: • Base Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000 • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus. • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role

Salary : $135,000 - $150,000