Vice President Financial Analysis & Projects

Company
HSB
Location
Hartford , United States

The VP, Financial Analysis and Projects reports to the VP & Corporate Controller.  This individual provides leadership, direction and functional expertise to set strategic direction over financial analysis and lead the overall financial analysis of the results.  This individual will also provide strategic direction over the reporting under US GAAP and IFRS bases of accounting, implementation of new IFRS standards, manage the implementation of new or changes to accounting standards under a variety of accounting bases, manage the external audit process including ownership of the creation of the audited financial statements, lead or support Corporate Finance on strategic projects.  In addition, this individual will contribute to the development of Accounting strategy and ensure the integrity of accounting records are accurate and in compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles.  This position will supervise two employees and will also provide indirect leadership across the corporate finance organization.

 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting or Finance is required or equivalent work experience.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of accounting / financial reporting experience that directly aligns with the responsibilities of this position.
• 10+ years of experience in the Insurance Industry Preferred
• 5+ years of managerial, supervisory and / or demonstrated leadership experience including influencing senior management / critical stakeholders experience.

 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS and statutory accounting and reporting principles with the ability to research accounting issues and clearly articulate possible impacts/solutions.
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to understand and use financial reports as a management tool.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.  Prior experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI and other tools to generate reports, presentations, and export/import data from other systems.   
• Strong critical thinking, ability to handle complexity and issues.
• Superior organizational, planning, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Curious, self-starter who takes initiative, meets deadlines, works effectively in a team environment and roots out opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment with sensitive issues.
• Organized, self-starter.
• Detail oriented
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of senior management.
• Ability to work well with and influence others.
• Ability to multi-task
• Poised, works well under pressure and reacts well to change and shifting priorities.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and challenge staff and colleagues.

 

At The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.   

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.  The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.