Supervisory Accountant, Controllership

A global insurance organization is seeking a Supervisory Accountant to support quarterly financial reporting and consolidation activities for international operations. This role plays a key part in the preparation, analysis, and review of consolidated financial results, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. Working within a collaborative controllership environment, the position offers significant exposure to senior finance leadership and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and consolidation of quarterly financial results in accordance with US GAAP.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement activity, identifying trends, variances, and reporting impacts.
• Review and prepare journal entries, account analyses, and financial reporting schedules.
• Partner with stakeholders across finance, actuarial, investments, and reinsurance to ensure transactions are accurately reflected in reported results.
• Assist with external and internal audit requests and related documentation.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, helping drive timely and accurate reporting.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and enhancement of internal controls.
• Participate in special projects and provide support during peak reporting periods.

Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in financial reporting, corporate accounting, consolidations, or controllership.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial statement reporting.
• Experience supporting close processes, financial analysis, account reconciliations, and audit activities.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Insurance industry experience is beneficial but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

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