Current Open Positions

Asst. Vice President – External Reporting & Special Projects

Description:

The Assistant Vice President, External GAAP Reporting and Strategic Initiatives is a key leadership role in the Corporate Controller’s organization, accountable for overseeing The Company's annual and quarterly reporting and compliance with Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) regulations. Reporting to the Vice President – Accounting Policy and External Reporting, this individual will lead a team of professionals responsible for the preparation, review, and submission of SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and other required reports. In addition, this individual will be responsible for providing strategic leadership on key initiatives in the Controller’s Organization.

Responsibilities:

1. • Lead the preparation and filing process of key SEC filings for The Company, including forms 10K/Q. This includes collaborating with various areas across the enterprise, including business lines and functional areas, to ensure the documents are appropriately updated and supporting documentation is maintained. Also includes performing critical analysis to ensure proper story/trends are disclosed and that the document adheres to SEC and other relevant guidance
2. • Lead the preparation of the Company’s quarterly Investor Financial Supplement and partner closely with Investor Relations by providing critical review/feedback for other quarterly earnings release related documents (press release, earnings slides, scripts and internal communications) to ensure accurate and consistent messaging across earnings documents and compliance with SEC reporting requirements
3. • Provide support for strategic initiatives impacting Controllers, such M&A transactions, reinsurance agreements, new products, and other business growth initiatives
4. • Participate in the strategic direction and leadership for key continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the Controller’s Organization vision, driving success through influencing others and working collaboratively across the area and enterprise as necessary. Champion the use of new technologies across Controllers, including Gen AI, robotics, and other emerging technologies
5. • Lead the preparation and review of materials for quarterly meetings with key stakeholders, including the Company's Audit Committee and State Insurance Departments
6. • Lead high-performing team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities to maintain high performance and continuous improvement culture
7. • Stay current with changes in accounting and reporting rules facing the Company under various reporting frameworks (e.g., SEC, FASB, AICPA). Lead or oversee implementation of necessary updates to reporting processes and disclosures, including working cross-functionally across the enterprise.
8. • Maintain effective internal control environment related to financial reporting processes
9. • Serve as primary liaison for internal and external auditors

Requirements:

1. • Minimum 12 years of accounting experience, preferably Big 4 (with some insurance clients) or a mix of Big 4 and insurance industry experience
2. • Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulations. Previous experience with SEC reporting and regulatory filings required
3. • Ability to lead initiatives in a matrix environment across the Controller’s organization
4. • Team player with outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational influencing skills; excellent stakeholder/relationship management skills and leadership behavior
5. • Experience researching and documenting technical accounting issues, NAIC statutory accounting and/or IFRS a plus
6. • CPA is strongly preferred

Salary:

$175,000 - $200,000 + 25% Bonus + Long-term Incentive Compensation

Location:

Greater Hartford, CT - HYBRID Schedule