Assistant Manager, Ceded Reinsurance Accounting

Assistant Manager, Ceded Reinsurance Accounting

Overview

The Assistant Manager of Ceded Reinsurance Accounting is responsible for overseeing the ceded reinsurance book of business and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in quarterly close, statutory reporting, and ongoing process improvement while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Ceded Reinsurance Operations

• Manage the ceded reinsurance book of business, including treaty setup and ongoing maintenance
• Prepare reinsurance statements, cash calls, and supporting documentation
• Process cash payments and perform accurate cash application
• Monitor balances and perform analytical reviews to identify variances and trends

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Perform quarterly reporting and analysis, including period-over-period variance analysis
• Reconcile the ceded reinsurance subledger to the General Ledger
• Support parent company reporting requirements
• Prepare quarterly financial schedules in support of close and year‑end statutory filings

Controls, Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help strengthen internal controls
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to automate processes and enhance reporting efficiency
• Support special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed

Required Skills & Experience

Core Qualifications

• 5+ years of ceded reinsurance accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of reinsurance accounting and financial reporting principles

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, advanced formulas, data analysis tools)
• Experience with General Ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements
• Strong analytical skills with experience performing variance analysis

Professional Competencies

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, conduct research, and implement solutions with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and project management skills in a fast‑paced, evolving environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and incentive pay opportunity

This is a hybrid position in New York,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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