Aspen Insurance Holdings Hiring For SVP, US Controller at Rocky Hill, CT Full Time

About us

Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully tailored solutions. We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism. Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

The role

Ownership, management, and ensure quality is achieved and maintained by the Financial Controllership and the US

Insurance Cash Inwards team. Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with accounting principles, practices, and

procedures. Promptly address all deadlines, shifting priorities based on company needs, and overseeing all accounting

activities, including general ledger preparation, A/P, A/R, consolidation, year-end audit preparation, and the support

of budget and forecast activities. Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.

Key accountabilities

• Lead and co-ordinate the global financial close process for all of the Aspen group of companies
• Responsible for maintaining, developing or enhancing financial reporting tools and processes throughout the organization
• Accountable for the preparation of technical accounting papers
• Accountable for accounting papers and policies being updated in accounting standards (FASB) following revisions
• Responsible for the preparation of internal and external slide presentations
• Preparation of the quarterly CAO materials, scripts to support the quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting cycles and commentary as required for external publication purposes
• Establish, develop and strengthen relationships with stakeholders internal and external parties to maximise influence and achieve business objectives
• Collaborate and support colleagues in the preparation of presentations and supporting documentation for external release
• Responsible with assessing and making recommendations for implementing and/or applying U.S. GAAP accounting standards for external reporting purposes and other corporate transactions
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate documentation is produced to explain and support Group Finance processes
• Responsible for ensuring the Group Finance team processes and controls are Sarbanes Oxley compliant, acting as a key liaison with the external auditors and where necessary compliance with local regulatory authorities
• Manages, supports and/or develops colleagues within department to ensure the required standards of performance are met and facilitates the continuing of their personal and professional development, including acting as a mentor
• Manage and/or support with recruitment and performance management where required to effectively manage resources within the department
• Establish clear accountabilities and decision-making authority for direct reports, if applicable, and build a strong culture of accountability and performance in order to ensure delivery of goals aligned to business needs and fit for purpose
• Operate collaboratively with colleagues in team so as to support the achievement of business goals

Skills & experience

Knowledge

• Financial management reporting requirements compliant with SEC requirements
• Technical understanding of insurance accounting and regulatory requirements
• Sarbanes Oxley compliance and audit requirements
• Familiarity with Finance systems and cart of account design

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and SharePoint skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Organized and strong prioritization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good at establishing and maintaining internal and external solid working relationships
• Effective at influencing all stakeholders
• Analytical with a commercial and continuous improvement mind-set

Experience

• Specific professional qualifications (and broad business qualifications) at the level of degree or equivalent.
• ACA/ CPA qualified
• Understanding of US statutory insurance and GAAP insurance/reinsurance reporting requirements
• Over 10 years of experience of Financial accounting and reporting in an Insurer/ Reinsurer
• Managing relationships with internal business customers at a senior level.
• Managing cross functional teams and matrix management.
• Experience managing qualified accountants.
• Experience in Finance Transformation.
• Project management/ co-ordination, including managing multiple projects and complex projects to quality, time
• and budget.
• Significant experience in the insurance/financial services industry

Other

At Aspen we know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is good for our people, good for our business and good for the environments in which we operate. We therefore welcome applications from people which allows us to draw on diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences.

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