The Hartford
Asst. Dir, Reinsurance Accounting Ops - RT07CE
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The Hartford’s Global Reinsurance (NavRe) organization is looking to transform our treaty underwriting and operations activities both now and into the future. Reporting to the NavRe Head of Operations and Actuarial, the Assistant Director serves a key role in this transformation journey, as a liaison for internal and external customers. Leading a team of 10 accountants, the ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, effective communication and organizational skills, with a solid understanding of accounting, reinsurance contract management, and client relationships.
This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in an office
Stamford, CT or Chicago, IL
3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including both technical accounting and cash accounting
Partner with IT and Claims departments on various transformation projects, including ACORD e‑messaging enablement
Review monthly and quarterly reports going to Corporate Finance
Develop and oversee process documentation for systems and day to day functions
Promote cross training and career development for accounting team
Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
Collaborate with Operations leadership to provide recommendations on systems and procedure improvements
Work with internal and external audit teams to prepare documentation and respond to inquiries
Requirements
Proven working experience as Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager; experience managing remote teams is a plus
Reinsurance accounting experience required
Advanced proficiency in MS Office, accounting software and databases
Ability to process, organize and analyze large amounts of data
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to direct and supervise while maintaining a player‑coach mentality
Highly developed knowledge of insurance / reinsurance contracts, claims, coverage, financial transactions, reporting, collections and other insurance / reinsurance related matters
Proven ability to communicate numeric and technical concepts with a variety of stakeholders
Excellent working relationships with both internal and external partners including Brokers, Reinsurers, Cedents, Legal, Actuarial, Claims, Underwriting, Operations, Vendors and/or IT, to achieve the most favorable outcomes
Collaborate and work effectively with others, including senior management
Project leadership experience with a strong record of success is strongly preferred
Demonstrated leadership acumen is strongly preferred
High level of discipline and ability to drive efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes, proactive account management and excellent customer focus
Bilingual - Spanish/English a plus
Compensation The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short‑term or annual bonuses, long‑term incentives, and on‑the‑spot recognition.
$116,800 - $175,200
Equal Opportunity Employer / Sex / Race / Color / Veterans / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity or Expression / Religion / Age
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting / Auditing and Finance
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The Hartford’s Global Reinsurance (NavRe) organization is looking to transform our treaty underwriting and operations activities both now and into the future. Reporting to the NavRe Head of Operations and Actuarial, the Assistant Director serves a key role in this transformation journey, as a liaison for internal and external customers. Leading a team of 10 accountants, the ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, effective communication and organizational skills, with a solid understanding of accounting, reinsurance contract management, and client relationships.
This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in an office
Stamford, CT or Chicago, IL
3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including both technical accounting and cash accounting
Partner with IT and Claims departments on various transformation projects, including ACORD e‑messaging enablement
Review monthly and quarterly reports going to Corporate Finance
Develop and oversee process documentation for systems and day to day functions
Promote cross training and career development for accounting team
Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
Collaborate with Operations leadership to provide recommendations on systems and procedure improvements
Work with internal and external audit teams to prepare documentation and respond to inquiries
Requirements
Proven working experience as Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager; experience managing remote teams is a plus
Reinsurance accounting experience required
Advanced proficiency in MS Office, accounting software and databases
Ability to process, organize and analyze large amounts of data
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to direct and supervise while maintaining a player‑coach mentality
Highly developed knowledge of insurance / reinsurance contracts, claims, coverage, financial transactions, reporting, collections and other insurance / reinsurance related matters
Proven ability to communicate numeric and technical concepts with a variety of stakeholders
Excellent working relationships with both internal and external partners including Brokers, Reinsurers, Cedents, Legal, Actuarial, Claims, Underwriting, Operations, Vendors and/or IT, to achieve the most favorable outcomes
Collaborate and work effectively with others, including senior management
Project leadership experience with a strong record of success is strongly preferred
Demonstrated leadership acumen is strongly preferred
High level of discipline and ability to drive efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes, proactive account management and excellent customer focus
Bilingual - Spanish/English a plus
Compensation The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short‑term or annual bonuses, long‑term incentives, and on‑the‑spot recognition.
$116,800 - $175,200
Equal Opportunity Employer / Sex / Race / Color / Veterans / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity or Expression / Religion / Age
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting / Auditing and Finance
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