VP, Reinsurance Accounting | P&C Insurer

We are partnering with a leading global (re) insurance organization to appoint a Vice President of Reinsurance Accounting. This is a high-impact leadership role, reporting directly to the CFO, with full ownership of the reinsurance accounting function across a complex, multi-entity environment.

This hire is part of a planned succession, with the current VP (15–20+ years tenure) set to retire within 12–18 months. The successful candidate will join immediately and benefit from a structured, in-depth handover.

Hybrid 3 days/week in Warren, NJ

This is a rare chance to step into a fully built but evolving function, leading ~30 professionals (6 direct reports), while also playing a key role in major systems transformation. The business is currently operating on Zuber and will transition to Six Ashore over the next year, making this an ideal role for someone with strong systems exposure and change management experience.

You will oversee end-to-end reinsurance accounting, across both ceded and assumed portfolios, including retrocession, in a global operating environment.

• Lead and develop a team of ~30 across all aspects of reinsurance accounting (6 direct reports)
• Own the end-to-end reinsurance accounting function, including reporting, controls, and close processes
• Manage accounting across ceded and assumed reinsurance, including retrocession structures
• Partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership on financial strategy and reporting
• Play a key leadership role in the migration from Zuber to Six Ashore
• Drive process improvement, automation, and system optimization initiatives
• Ensure compliance across US GAAP and Statutory (Yellow Book) reporting
• Collaborate with global stakeholders, including CFOs and finance teams in London and Dublin
• Maintain strong internal controls within a public company (or equivalent) environment

• 10+ years of experience in reinsurance accounting within the P&C space
• Deep expertise across both ceded and assumed reinsurance, including retrocession
• Strong working knowledge of reinsurance accounting systems (Zuber and/or Six Ashore highly preferred)
• Proven experience in systems implementation, migration, or transformation
• Solid grounding in US GAAP and Statutory accounting (Yellow Book)
• Experience operating in a large, complex, or public company environment (IPO exposure a plus)
• A hands‑on, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves mentality – someone who can lead from the front
• Career progression demonstrating growth from technical roles into leadership (“started at the bottom and worked up”)
• Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly in global, matrixed environments

CPA is not required – depth of reinsurance accounting expertise is the priority.

• Clear succession path into a critical leadership role
• Significant exposure to C‑suite and global finance leadership
• Opportunity to lead a major systems transformation
• Blend of strategic oversight and hands‑on execution
• High‑visibility role within a growing, complex organization