AVP, Entity Controller

AVP, Entity Controller

Full Time

Norwalk, CT

Wilton Re is an industry leader in the life (re) insurance space, specializing in the acquisition of in force life insurance and annuities. We are experienced industry specialists focused on the risk, capital and operational needs of our clients’ businesses. We provide our clients with the services they need from in force transactions and product development to underwriting and new business strategies.

Wilton Re has the resources and expertise to pursue and successfully manage the largest life and annuity transactions in the market.

The Entity Controller is ultimately responsible for the books and records of a block or blocks of business within a Wilton Re entity. The Entity Controller has responsibility for the preparation of journal entries, reconciliations for monthly and quarterly activity, and perform various tasks to support the quarterly and annual close. Additionally, the Entity Controller is responsible for documenting, monitoring and enhancing certain relevant internal controls for SOX compliance.

The Entity Controller will also prepare work papers and assist in the preparation of financial statements and footnotes in accordance with both U.S. Statutory and US GAAP. This includes performing financial statement analytics and explaining results to management for use with the Board, auditors, and regulators.

• Manage most aspects of quarterly close process related to the responsible block of business, both U.S. Statutory and U.S. GAAP, including:
• Preparation of journal entries
• U.S. Statutory
• Corporate
• U.S. GAAP adjustments to U.S. Statutory accounting
• Ad hoc
• Performance of Balance Sheet reconciliations and various other internal control work, including resolution of discrepancies noted in performance of controls
• Analysis and preparation of actual results, quarterly trend analyses, and communication of results to the Controller and other senior management
• Perform investment trust analysis and reporting to external parties
• Continuous process improvements, including identification and implementation of opportunities for process and control enhancements
• Cross-functional engagement across various departments within Wilton Re (e.g., Operations, Legal, Tax, Investments, Valuation, Business Development, etc.), as well as with various Third-Party Administrators and vendors, as needed
• Responsible for the preparation and related filing of:
• Quarterly and Annual U.S. Statutory Statements (Bluebook)
• Annual U.S. Statutory Audited Financial Statements
• Various state and client reporting
• Assist with the preparation of Consolidated U.S. GAAP Financial Statements, and coordination of the annual internal and external audits
• Participate in the DOI examinations, as needed
• Perform other related duties as required, based on the changing goals and objectives of the department and organization
• Assist with onboarding new deals, developing the accounting models and approach and documenting the accounting and reporting methodologies applied for both U.S. Statutory and U.S. GAAP.
• Assist in designing and implementing the internal and external reporting requirements associated with reinsurance side-car investment vehicles.
• Work through non-controlling interest calculations and reporting in support of reinsurance side-car investment vehicles.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in accounting
• Experience in onboarding reinsurance side-car investment vehicles
• Big 4 public accounting experience or combination of public and private experience
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting principles, including consolidation
• Life insurance or Reinsurance experience, including statutory Bluebook reporting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-starter with strong analytical capabilities and good organization and project management skills
• Motivated with ability to take initiative and manage competing priorities while consistently hitting deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Share Point
• Experience with Gain and Workiva software a plus

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