Sr Investment Accounting Manager

Oversee the operational and financial integrity of the investment accounting and reporting function for HSB.  Responsible to ensure that the investment accounting records (under several different accounting basis) are complete, accurate and in compliance with IFRS, US Statutory and US GAAP bases of accounting and that investment results are reported timely.  Also responsible for the completion of the quarterly investment reports for the Board of Directors and Investment Committee. 

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance is required
• Master’s degree is preferred
• 9+ years of investment accounting/financial reporting experience
• 5+ years of managerial, supervisory, and/or demonstrated leadership experience including influencing senior management/critical stakeholders experience
• 7+ years insurance, reinsurance, and/or financial services industry experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience in asset or investment management and a good understanding of the way the US and Canadian capital markets operate
• CPA preferred

At The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.  

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills, having a very good understanding of  IFRS (IFRS 9), Solvency II, and Statutory investment accounting and reporting principles
• Solid understanding of the impact of investments on rating, solvency and the balance sheet (IFRS/GAAP/Statutory) of an insurance company
• Ability to research accounting issues and clearly articulate possible impacts/solution
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing demands and targets and to change workflow processes efficiently and effectively
• Clear, influential, and convincing communication skills in an international environment, in a confident manner with internal and external partners, working with all levels of management; ability to influence and to get results within a global organization
• Poised, works well under pressure and reacts well to change and shifting priorities
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and challenge staff
• Ability to manage and supervise others and to work within interdisciplinary and intercultural teams and possess good social skills to build networks
• Organized, self-starter
• Detail oriented
• Proficient with Office 365, SharePoint and ideally Power BI