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Vice President, Investment Accounting Policy
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Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is one of the world’s leading providers of legacy reinsurance solutions. They work with the world’s leading insurance companies to help them execute comprehensive, transformational solutions for legacy Life & Annuity and P&C lines. Fortitude Re manages a general account of approximately $111 billion across life, annuity, and property & casualty insurance products. The company takes a long-term view on growth and is proud to be backed by a consortium of sophisticated institutional investors led by The Carlyle Group and T&D Insurance Group. Incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on January 1, 2017, Fortitude Re’s roots in the insurance industry and the experience of their leadership go back many decades. Fortitude Re’s leadership team has an average industry tenure of over 20 years, and an impressive track record of successfully managing the most complex legacy liabilities. Their deep insurance experience and proprietary risk modeling capabilities allow them to structure bespoke transactions that benefit both insurance companies and their policyholders. Fortitude Re continues to strengthen its ability to pursue further growth and provide innovative solutions for the global insurance industry. Click here for more information about Fortitude Re.
The VP, Investments Accounting Policy role will be a forward-thinking subject matter expert who actively leverages emerging technologies in technical accounting research and application with respect to the organization’s complex investment portfolio under both U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting requirements.
This position will lead the technical research with respect to:
-
The consolidation assessment of complex investment transaction structures under the variable interest entity and voting models;
-
The accounting for strategic new investment vehicles including based on the equity method, Fair Value Option (“FVO”) and/or accounting for underlying assets based on the fixed maturity, equity interest or loan models, including consideration of beneficial interests;
-
Financing, derivatives, including those related to insurance products and embedded derivatives in the reinsurance contracts, as well hedge accounting, securities lending transactions and other unique transactions.
The VP, Investments Accounting Policy role will be required to collaborate across function, with a basic understanding of how our investment portfolio supports the insurance liabilities, to ensure that the related accounting policy adheres to U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory and Bermuda accounting frameworks, as well as capital requirements. This role reports to the SVP, Head of Accounting Policy.
What You Will Do:
-
Serve as the technical specialist for complex investment asset classes and structures under the requirements of U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting with specific expertise in ASC 810 Consolidation, ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging, ASC 323 Equity Method and Joint Ventures, ASC 860 Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets.
-
Main point of contact for the investment office for complex transactions and structures for investments within these complex strategic asset classes, defining the related accounting and collaboration with the financial reporting team regarding operational set up for these to ensure execution of these results adheres to GAAP.
-
Proactively adopt and integrate AI-powered tools and platforms into research and execution workflows as a force multiplier for research productivity and insight generation.
-
Be a trusted resource for the investment accounting team regarding all technical accounting matters relating to the Company’s investment portfolios.
-
Assist in researching, assessing, and documenting the accounting implications for significant or unusual transactions, leveraging standard templates.
-
Monitoring, analyzing, and documenting developments (including new standards) from the FASB, SEC and NAIC that could impact the Company’s accounting policies, practices, and disclosures.
-
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.
-
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 for new transactions, including the investment side of new reinsurance transactions.
-
Providing training and coaching to new and existing staff as needed.
-
Other related duties, as assigned.
What You Will Have:
-
Bachelor’s Degree and internationally recognized accounting designation (CPA or CA) required.
-
Minimum of 8 years of experience, relevant investment background preferred. Significant public accounting firm experience preferred. Insurance sector exposure preferred.
-
Demonstrable experience with accounting for complex investment asset classes and structures including specific expertise in the consolidation assessment of private equity asset structures under the variable interest and voting interest consolidation models.
-
Strong written and communication skills, including ability to represent the technical accounting positions with our private equity and asset manager vendors.
-
Ability to work at a fast pace and handle shifting priorities.
-
Detail oriented and highly organized with outstanding technical memorandum writing ability.
-
Possess strong research, communication, and analytical skills.
-
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
-
Ability to keep abreast of developments in U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting guidance and SEC regulations.
-
Supports our core values by communicating and teaming effectively across different cultures and levels within the organization.
#LI-Remote
The base salary range for this role is listed below and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.
At Fortitude Re, our strength has always come from our people. Our success is deeply rooted in our ability to embrace the unique attributes, perspectives and experiences of every individual within our company. Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone—regardless of background, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity—feels valued and respected is a foundation of our culture.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Fortitude Re, please do not forward any resumes to Fortitude Re employees. Fortitude Re is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Check us out on YouTube: About Fortitude Re (youtube.com)
Ready to apply?
Apply to Fortitude Re
Vice President, Investment Accounting Policy
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Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is one of the world’s leading providers of legacy reinsurance solutions. They work with the world’s leading insurance companies to help them execute comprehensive, transformational solutions for legacy Life & Annuity and P&C lines. Fortitude Re manages a general account of approximately $111 billion across life, annuity, and property & casualty insurance products. The company takes a long-term view on growth and is proud to be backed by a consortium of sophisticated institutional investors led by The Carlyle Group and T&D Insurance Group. Incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on January 1, 2017, Fortitude Re’s roots in the insurance industry and the experience of their leadership go back many decades. Fortitude Re’s leadership team has an average industry tenure of over 20 years, and an impressive track record of successfully managing the most complex legacy liabilities. Their deep insurance experience and proprietary risk modeling capabilities allow them to structure bespoke transactions that benefit both insurance companies and their policyholders. Fortitude Re continues to strengthen its ability to pursue further growth and provide innovative solutions for the global insurance industry. Click here for more information about Fortitude Re.
The VP, Investments Accounting Policy role will be a forward-thinking subject matter expert who actively leverages emerging technologies in technical accounting research and application with respect to the organization’s complex investment portfolio under both U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting requirements.
This position will lead the technical research with respect to:
-
The consolidation assessment of complex investment transaction structures under the variable interest entity and voting models;
-
The accounting for strategic new investment vehicles including based on the equity method, Fair Value Option (“FVO”) and/or accounting for underlying assets based on the fixed maturity, equity interest or loan models, including consideration of beneficial interests;
-
Financing, derivatives, including those related to insurance products and embedded derivatives in the reinsurance contracts, as well hedge accounting, securities lending transactions and other unique transactions.
The VP, Investments Accounting Policy role will be required to collaborate across function, with a basic understanding of how our investment portfolio supports the insurance liabilities, to ensure that the related accounting policy adheres to U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory and Bermuda accounting frameworks, as well as capital requirements. This role reports to the SVP, Head of Accounting Policy.
What You Will Do:
-
Serve as the technical specialist for complex investment asset classes and structures under the requirements of U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting with specific expertise in ASC 810 Consolidation, ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging, ASC 323 Equity Method and Joint Ventures, ASC 860 Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets.
-
Main point of contact for the investment office for complex transactions and structures for investments within these complex strategic asset classes, defining the related accounting and collaboration with the financial reporting team regarding operational set up for these to ensure execution of these results adheres to GAAP.
-
Proactively adopt and integrate AI-powered tools and platforms into research and execution workflows as a force multiplier for research productivity and insight generation.
-
Be a trusted resource for the investment accounting team regarding all technical accounting matters relating to the Company’s investment portfolios.
-
Assist in researching, assessing, and documenting the accounting implications for significant or unusual transactions, leveraging standard templates.
-
Monitoring, analyzing, and documenting developments (including new standards) from the FASB, SEC and NAIC that could impact the Company’s accounting policies, practices, and disclosures.
-
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.
-
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 for new transactions, including the investment side of new reinsurance transactions.
-
Providing training and coaching to new and existing staff as needed.
-
Other related duties, as assigned.
What You Will Have:
-
Bachelor’s Degree and internationally recognized accounting designation (CPA or CA) required.
-
Minimum of 8 years of experience, relevant investment background preferred. Significant public accounting firm experience preferred. Insurance sector exposure preferred.
-
Demonstrable experience with accounting for complex investment asset classes and structures including specific expertise in the consolidation assessment of private equity asset structures under the variable interest and voting interest consolidation models.
-
Strong written and communication skills, including ability to represent the technical accounting positions with our private equity and asset manager vendors.
-
Ability to work at a fast pace and handle shifting priorities.
-
Detail oriented and highly organized with outstanding technical memorandum writing ability.
-
Possess strong research, communication, and analytical skills.
-
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
-
Ability to keep abreast of developments in U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting guidance and SEC regulations.
-
Supports our core values by communicating and teaming effectively across different cultures and levels within the organization.
#LI-Hybrid
The base salary range for this role is listed below and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.
At Fortitude Re, our strength has always come from our people. Our success is deeply rooted in our ability to embrace the unique attributes, perspectives and experiences of every individual within our company. Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone—regardless of background, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity—feels valued and respected is a foundation of our culture.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Fortitude Re, please do not forward any resumes to Fortitude Re employees. Fortitude Re is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Check us out on YouTube: About Fortitude Re (youtube.com)
Ready to apply?
Apply to Fortitude Re
VP, Accounting Policy
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Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is one of the world’s leading providers of legacy reinsurance solutions. They work with the world’s leading insurance companies to help them execute comprehensive, transformational solutions for legacy Life & Annuity and P&C lines. Fortitude Re manages a general account of approximately $111 billion across life, annuity, and property & casualty insurance products. The company takes a long-term view on growth and is proud to be backed by a consortium of sophisticated institutional investors led by The Carlyle Group and T&D Insurance Group. Incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on January 1, 2017, Fortitude Re’s roots in the insurance industry and the experience of their leadership go back many decades. Fortitude Re’s leadership team has an average industry tenure of over 20 years, and an impressive track record of successfully managing the most complex legacy liabilities. Their deep insurance experience and proprietary risk modeling capabilities allow them to structure bespoke transactions that benefit both insurance companies and their policyholders. Fortitude Re continues to strengthen its ability to pursue further growth and provide innovative solutions for the global insurance industry. Click here for more information about Fortitude Re.
The VP, Accounting Policy serves as the firm-wide subject matter expert on technical accounting policy for complex reinsurance transactions, with accountability across U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory, and Bermuda statutory reporting frameworks. This role partners closely with actuarial, tax, legal, investments, and financial reporting teams to evaluate, structure, and account for new transactions, ensuring accounting outcomes are technically sound, well-documented, and defensible.
The role requires deep expertise in insurance and reinsurance accounting (ASC 944), understanding of how investment portfolios support insurance liabilities, and the ability to exercise professional judgment on complex and evolving issues. The VP, Accounting Policy reports to the SVP, Head of Accounting Policy.
What You Will Do:
- Serve as the technical specialist for complex reinsurance transactions and policy interpretations, with specific expertise in ASC 944, Financial Services – Insurance.
- Research, interpret, and establish accounting policies for complex reinsurance structures and emerging transactions, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and audit defensibility.
- In close collaboration with actuarial, tax, and financial reporting teams, research, analyze, and prepare accounting policies in relation to U.S. GAAP, SEC, U.S. Statutory and Bermuda statutory and Economic Balance Sheet (EBS) accounting and reporting guidance relevant to reinsurance, insurance and other emerging issues.
- Provides technical accounting guidance that informs transaction structuring and execution.
- Monitor, analyze, and document developments (including new standards) from the FASB, SEC, NAIC and BMA that could impact the Company’s accounting policies, practices, and disclosures.
- Lead the design and documentation of financial processes and controls to promote compliance with the Company’s internal control program, with a specific focus on technical accounting matters.
- Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing timely guidance on accounting policy implications to support corporate development and strategic initiatives, including but not limited to reinsurance transactions.
- Provide coaching, training, and technical guidance to accounting and finance team members as needed.
- Support additional accounting policy initiatives and responsibilities as assigned.
What You Will Have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
- CPA, CA, or equivalent internationally recognized accounting designation.
- 8 + years of progressive experience working within audit, within re/insurance or financial services; Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in US GAAP, SEC reporting - required
- Experience with US STAT (NAIC) or financial reporting overseen by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) - preferred
- Experience with long duration reinsurance accounting (ASC 944), along with general understanding of interaction between reinsurance liabilities and related portfolio assets
- Hands-on experience with complex reinsurance structures, including the related accounting implications of coinsurance, funds withheld and modified coinsurance structures.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgment on complex accounting matters and communicate conclusions clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with different teams, including actuarial (pricing, valuation), tax, and legal. Experience advising senior leaders and influencing cross-functional outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
- Strong analytical judgement with the ability to synthesize complex issues into clear, defensible conclusions.
- Supports our core values by communicating and teaming effectively across different cultures and levels within the organization.
#LI-Remote
The base salary range for this role is listed below and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.
At Fortitude Re, our strength has always come from our people. Our success is deeply rooted in our ability to embrace the unique attributes, perspectives and experiences of every individual within our company. Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone—regardless of background, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity—feels valued and respected is a foundation of our culture.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Fortitude Re, please do not forward any resumes to Fortitude Re employees. Fortitude Re is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Check us out on YouTube: About Fortitude Re (youtube.com)
Ready to apply?
Apply to Fortitude Re
VP, Accounting Policy
Share this job
Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is one of the world’s leading providers of legacy reinsurance solutions. They work with the world’s leading insurance companies to help them execute comprehensive, transformational solutions for legacy Life & Annuity and P&C lines. Fortitude Re manages a general account of approximately $111 billion across life, annuity, and property & casualty insurance products. The company takes a long-term view on growth and is proud to be backed by a consortium of sophisticated institutional investors led by The Carlyle Group and T&D Insurance Group. Incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on January 1, 2017, Fortitude Re’s roots in the insurance industry and the experience of their leadership go back many decades. Fortitude Re’s leadership team has an average industry tenure of over 20 years, and an impressive track record of successfully managing the most complex legacy liabilities. Their deep insurance experience and proprietary risk modeling capabilities allow them to structure bespoke transactions that benefit both insurance companies and their policyholders. Fortitude Re continues to strengthen its ability to pursue further growth and provide innovative solutions for the global insurance industry. Click here for more information about Fortitude Re.
The VP, Accounting Policy serves as the firm-wide subject matter expert on technical accounting policy for complex reinsurance transactions, with accountability across U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory, and Bermuda statutory reporting frameworks. This role partners closely with actuarial, tax, legal, investments, and financial reporting teams to evaluate, structure, and account for new transactions, ensuring accounting outcomes are technically sound, well-documented, and defensible.
The role requires deep expertise in insurance and reinsurance accounting (ASC 944), understanding of how investment portfolios support insurance liabilities, and the ability to exercise professional judgment on complex and evolving issues. The VP, Accounting Policy reports to the SVP, Head of Accounting Policy.
What You Will Do:
- Serve as the technical specialist for complex reinsurance transactions and policy interpretations, with specific expertise in ASC 944, Financial Services – Insurance.
- Research, interpret, and establish accounting policies for complex reinsurance structures and emerging transactions, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and audit defensibility.
- In close collaboration with actuarial, tax, and financial reporting teams, research, analyze, and prepare accounting policies in relation to U.S. GAAP, SEC, U.S. Statutory and Bermuda statutory and Economic Balance Sheet (EBS) accounting and reporting guidance relevant to reinsurance, insurance and other emerging issues.
- Provides technical accounting guidance that informs transaction structuring and execution.
- Monitor, analyze, and document developments (including new standards) from the FASB, SEC, NAIC and BMA that could impact the Company’s accounting policies, practices, and disclosures.
- Lead the design and documentation of financial processes and controls to promote compliance with the Company’s internal control program, with a specific focus on technical accounting matters.
- Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing timely guidance on accounting policy implications to support corporate development and strategic initiatives, including but not limited to reinsurance transactions.
- Provide coaching, training, and technical guidance to accounting and finance team members as needed.
- Support additional accounting policy initiatives and responsibilities as assigned.
What You Will Have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
- CPA, CA, or equivalent internationally recognized accounting designation.
- 8 + years of progressive experience working within audit, within re/insurance or financial services; Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in US GAAP, SEC reporting - required
- Experience with US STAT (NAIC) or financial reporting overseen by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) - preferred
- Experience with long duration reinsurance accounting (ASC 944), along with general understanding of interaction between reinsurance liabilities and related portfolio assets
- Hands-on experience with complex reinsurance structures, including the related accounting implications of coinsurance, funds withheld and modified coinsurance structures.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgment on complex accounting matters and communicate conclusions clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with different teams, including actuarial (pricing, valuation), tax, and legal. Experience advising senior leaders and influencing cross-functional outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
- Strong analytical judgement with the ability to synthesize complex issues into clear, defensible conclusions.
- Supports our core values by communicating and teaming effectively across different cultures and levels within the organization.
#LI-Hybrid
The base salary range for this role is listed below and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.
At Fortitude Re, our strength has always come from our people. Our success is deeply rooted in our ability to embrace the unique attributes, perspectives and experiences of every individual within our company. Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone—regardless of background, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity—feels valued and respected is a foundation of our culture.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Fortitude Re, please do not forward any resumes to Fortitude Re employees. Fortitude Re is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Check us out on YouTube: About Fortitude Re (youtube.com)
Ready to apply?
Apply to Fortitude Re
VP, Accounting Policy
Share this job
Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is one of the world’s leading providers of legacy reinsurance solutions. They work with the world’s leading insurance companies to help them execute comprehensive, transformational solutions for legacy Life & Annuity and P&C lines. Fortitude Re manages a general account of approximately $111 billion across life, annuity, and property & casualty insurance products. The company takes a long-term view on growth and is proud to be backed by a consortium of sophisticated institutional investors led by The Carlyle Group and T&D Insurance Group. Incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on January 1, 2017, Fortitude Re’s roots in the insurance industry and the experience of their leadership go back many decades. Fortitude Re’s leadership team has an average industry tenure of over 20 years, and an impressive track record of successfully managing the most complex legacy liabilities. Their deep insurance experience and proprietary risk modeling capabilities allow them to structure bespoke transactions that benefit both insurance companies and their policyholders. Fortitude Re continues to strengthen its ability to pursue further growth and provide innovative solutions for the global insurance industry. Click here for more information about Fortitude Re.
The VP, Accounting Policy serves as the firm-wide subject matter expert on technical accounting policy for complex reinsurance transactions, with accountability across U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory, and Bermuda statutory reporting frameworks. This role partners closely with actuarial, tax, legal, investments, and financial reporting teams to evaluate, structure, and account for new transactions, ensuring accounting outcomes are technically sound, well-documented, and defensible.
The role requires deep expertise in insurance and reinsurance accounting (ASC 944), understanding of how investment portfolios support insurance liabilities, and the ability to exercise professional judgment on complex and evolving issues. The VP, Accounting Policy reports to the SVP, Head of Accounting Policy.
What You Will Do:
- Serve as the technical specialist for complex reinsurance transactions and policy interpretations, with specific expertise in ASC 944, Financial Services – Insurance.
- Research, interpret, and establish accounting policies for complex reinsurance structures and emerging transactions, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and audit defensibility.
- In close collaboration with actuarial, tax, and financial reporting teams, research, analyze, and prepare accounting policies in relation to U.S. GAAP, SEC, U.S. Statutory and Bermuda statutory and Economic Balance Sheet (EBS) accounting and reporting guidance relevant to reinsurance, insurance and other emerging issues.
- Provides technical accounting guidance that informs transaction structuring and execution.
- Monitor, analyze, and document developments (including new standards) from the FASB, SEC, NAIC and BMA that could impact the Company’s accounting policies, practices, and disclosures.
- Lead the design and documentation of financial processes and controls to promote compliance with the Company’s internal control program, with a specific focus on technical accounting matters.
- Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing timely guidance on accounting policy implications to support corporate development and strategic initiatives, including but not limited to reinsurance transactions.
- Provide coaching, training, and technical guidance to accounting and finance team members as needed.
- Support additional accounting policy initiatives and responsibilities as assigned.
What You Will Have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
- CPA, CA, or equivalent internationally recognized accounting designation.
- 8 + years of progressive experience working within audit, within re/insurance or financial services; Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in US GAAP, SEC reporting - required
- Experience with US STAT (NAIC) or financial reporting overseen by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) - preferred
- Experience with long duration reinsurance accounting (ASC 944), along with general understanding of interaction between reinsurance liabilities and related portfolio assets
- Hands-on experience with complex reinsurance structures, including the related accounting implications of coinsurance, funds withheld and modified coinsurance structures.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgment on complex accounting matters and communicate conclusions clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with different teams, including actuarial (pricing, valuation), tax, and legal. Experience advising senior leaders and influencing cross-functional outcomes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
- Strong analytical judgement with the ability to synthesize complex issues into clear, defensible conclusions.
- Supports our core values by communicating and teaming effectively across different cultures and levels within the organization.
#LI-Hybrid
The base salary range for this role is listed below and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.
At Fortitude Re, our strength has always come from our people. Our success is deeply rooted in our ability to embrace the unique attributes, perspectives and experiences of every individual within our company. Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone—regardless of background, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity—feels valued and respected is a foundation of our culture.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Fortitude Re, please do not forward any resumes to Fortitude Re employees. Fortitude Re is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Check us out on YouTube: About Fortitude Re (youtube.com)
Ready to apply?
Apply to Fortitude Re
Vice President, Investment Accounting Policy
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Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is one of the world’s leading providers of legacy reinsurance solutions. They work with the world’s leading insurance companies to help them execute comprehensive, transformational solutions for legacy Life & Annuity and P&C lines. Fortitude Re manages a general account of approximately $111 billion across life, annuity, and property & casualty insurance products. The company takes a long-term view on growth and is proud to be backed by a consortium of sophisticated institutional investors led by The Carlyle Group and T&D Insurance Group. Incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on January 1, 2017, Fortitude Re’s roots in the insurance industry and the experience of their leadership go back many decades. Fortitude Re’s leadership team has an average industry tenure of over 20 years, and an impressive track record of successfully managing the most complex legacy liabilities. Their deep insurance experience and proprietary risk modeling capabilities allow them to structure bespoke transactions that benefit both insurance companies and their policyholders. Fortitude Re continues to strengthen its ability to pursue further growth and provide innovative solutions for the global insurance industry. Click here for more information about Fortitude Re.
The VP, Investments Accounting Policy role will be a forward-thinking subject matter expert who actively leverages emerging technologies in technical accounting research and application with respect to the organization’s complex investment portfolio under both U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting requirements.
This position will lead the technical research with respect to:
-
The consolidation assessment of complex investment transaction structures under the variable interest entity and voting models;
-
The accounting for strategic new investment vehicles including based on the equity method, Fair Value Option (“FVO”) and/or accounting for underlying assets based on the fixed maturity, equity interest or loan models, including consideration of beneficial interests;
-
Financing, derivatives, including those related to insurance products and embedded derivatives in the reinsurance contracts, as well hedge accounting, securities lending transactions and other unique transactions.
The VP, Investments Accounting Policy role will be required to collaborate across function, with a basic understanding of how our investment portfolio supports the insurance liabilities, to ensure that the related accounting policy adheres to U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory and Bermuda accounting frameworks, as well as capital requirements. This role reports to the SVP, Head of Accounting Policy.
What You Will Do:
-
Serve as the technical specialist for complex investment asset classes and structures under the requirements of U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting with specific expertise in ASC 810 Consolidation, ASC 815 Derivatives and Hedging, ASC 323 Equity Method and Joint Ventures, ASC 860 Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets.
-
Main point of contact for the investment office for complex transactions and structures for investments within these complex strategic asset classes, defining the related accounting and collaboration with the financial reporting team regarding operational set up for these to ensure execution of these results adheres to GAAP.
-
Proactively adopt and integrate AI-powered tools and platforms into research and execution workflows as a force multiplier for research productivity and insight generation.
-
Be a trusted resource for the investment accounting team regarding all technical accounting matters relating to the Company’s investment portfolios.
-
Assist in researching, assessing, and documenting the accounting implications for significant or unusual transactions, leveraging standard templates.
-
Monitoring, analyzing, and documenting developments (including new standards) from the FASB, SEC and NAIC that could impact the Company’s accounting policies, practices, and disclosures.
-
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.
-
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 for new transactions, including the investment side of new reinsurance transactions.
-
Providing training and coaching to new and existing staff as needed.
-
Other related duties, as assigned.
What You Will Have:
-
Bachelor’s Degree and internationally recognized accounting designation (CPA or CA) required.
-
Minimum of 8 years of experience, relevant investment background preferred. Significant public accounting firm experience preferred. Insurance sector exposure preferred.
-
Demonstrable experience with accounting for complex investment asset classes and structures including specific expertise in the consolidation assessment of private equity asset structures under the variable interest and voting interest consolidation models.
-
Strong written and communication skills, including ability to represent the technical accounting positions with our private equity and asset manager vendors.
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Ability to work at a fast pace and handle shifting priorities.
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Detail oriented and highly organized with outstanding technical memorandum writing ability.
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Possess strong research, communication, and analytical skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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Ability to keep abreast of developments in U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting guidance and SEC regulations.
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Supports our core values by communicating and teaming effectively across different cultures and levels within the organization.
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The base salary range for this role is listed below and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.
At Fortitude Re, our strength has always come from our people. Our success is deeply rooted in our ability to embrace the unique attributes, perspectives and experiences of every individual within our company. Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone—regardless of background, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity—feels valued and respected is a foundation of our culture.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Fortitude Re, please do not forward any resumes to Fortitude Re employees. Fortitude Re is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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