General Re
Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Consolidation
General Re, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
Shape Your Future With UsGeneral Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 38 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.
Gen Re currently offers an excellent opportunity for a
Senior Financial Analyst
to work in our Global Consolidation group within the Finance unit in the Stamford, CT office. This is a hybrid role
Role Description
Theposition is for a Senior Financial Analyst with public accounting experience.This individual will assist in the financial consolidation process, financialstatement analysis for the consolidated group, US GAAP and management reportingand data collection. In addition, they will execute financial accountingclose requirements and assist in researching and analyzing FASB and US GAAPaccounting standards and updates, including implementation of new accountingguidance as issued by the FASB. Work with the team inexploring ways to reengineer, streamline and/or harmonize the consolidationwork flow through software and technology enhancements. As this position is in theGlobal Consolidation function, the candidate will require excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills to be able to effectively interact withfinance teams in our domestic and international subsidiaries. The position willalso require the ability to manage competing priorities to ensure adherence toreporting deadlines.
Position Responsibilities
Assist in the end-to-end US GAAP Global Financial Consolidation and Reporting process which will include the following:
Prepare and communicate quarterly financial closing timelines globallyPerform quarterly close processes including creating journal entries, account reconciliations, coordination of financial information from subsidiaries, preparation of work papers, financial statement analysis and SOX compliancePerform annual close processes including preparing annual disclosures for Berkshire reporting, assisting with the General Re Corporation Audited Annual Report and preparing Quarterly/Annual Government and Berkshire SurveysAssist in the creation of the various financial reporting packages to support US GAAP, Berkshire and Management reportingAssist in streamlining process improvement projectsPrepare ad hoc financial analysisAssist in new accounting guidance implementationRole Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of 3-4 years work experience with 2 or more in public accounting preferredKnowledge of SAP GL preferred, but not requiredReinsurance/Insurance/Financial Services experience is a plusExpertise with Excel and MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI)Strong written and oral communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsAbility to handle multiple projects and prioritize accordinglyWorks well under tight reporting time framesWorks well in a team environmentAttention to detail in order to produce quality work papersAnalytical skills to understand root cause of issues and the ability to develop solutionsAbility to see the bigger picture, patterns and trendsSelf-motivated; willingness to learnAbility to assist in creation/implementation of novel solutions to complex business problemsBS degree in accounting or financeCPA preferred, but not required
Salary Range106,000.00 - 178,000.00 USDThe annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the US and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.
Our Address
General Reinsurance Corporation120 Long Ridge RoadStamford, CT 06902 (US)
At General Re Corporation, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is the General Re Corporation's continuing policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, past or present disability , marital status, liability for service in the armed forces, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Gen Re currently offers an excellent opportunity for a
Senior Financial Analyst
to work in our Global Consolidation group within the Finance unit in the Stamford, CT office. This is a hybrid role
Role Description
Theposition is for a Senior Financial Analyst with public accounting experience.This individual will assist in the financial consolidation process, financialstatement analysis for the consolidated group, US GAAP and management reportingand data collection. In addition, they will execute financial accountingclose requirements and assist in researching and analyzing FASB and US GAAPaccounting standards and updates, including implementation of new accountingguidance as issued by the FASB. Work with the team inexploring ways to reengineer, streamline and/or harmonize the consolidationwork flow through software and technology enhancements. As this position is in theGlobal Consolidation function, the candidate will require excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills to be able to effectively interact withfinance teams in our domestic and international subsidiaries. The position willalso require the ability to manage competing priorities to ensure adherence toreporting deadlines.
Position Responsibilities
Assist in the end-to-end US GAAP Global Financial Consolidation and Reporting process which will include the following:
Prepare and communicate quarterly financial closing timelines globallyPerform quarterly close processes including creating journal entries, account reconciliations, coordination of financial information from subsidiaries, preparation of work papers, financial statement analysis and SOX compliancePerform annual close processes including preparing annual disclosures for Berkshire reporting, assisting with the General Re Corporation Audited Annual Report and preparing Quarterly/Annual Government and Berkshire SurveysAssist in the creation of the various financial reporting packages to support US GAAP, Berkshire and Management reportingAssist in streamlining process improvement projectsPrepare ad hoc financial analysisAssist in new accounting guidance implementationRole Qualifications and Experience
Minimum of 3-4 years work experience with 2 or more in public accounting preferredKnowledge of SAP GL preferred, but not requiredReinsurance/Insurance/Financial Services experience is a plusExpertise with Excel and MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI)Strong written and oral communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsAbility to handle multiple projects and prioritize accordinglyWorks well under tight reporting time framesWorks well in a team environmentAttention to detail in order to produce quality work papersAnalytical skills to understand root cause of issues and the ability to develop solutionsAbility to see the bigger picture, patterns and trendsSelf-motivated; willingness to learnAbility to assist in creation/implementation of novel solutions to complex business problemsBS degree in accounting or financeCPA preferred, but not required
Salary Range106,000.00 - 178,000.00 USDThe annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the US and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.
Our Address
General Reinsurance Corporation120 Long Ridge RoadStamford, CT 06902 (US)
At General Re Corporation, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is the General Re Corporation's continuing policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, past or present disability , marital status, liability for service in the armed forces, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.