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Director of Ceded Reinsurance Accounting

Greenwich, CT 06830
$200k to $240k
About the role:
A highly respected, global commercial property & casualty insurance organization is seeking a Director of Ceded Reinsurance Accounting to lead one of its most critical operational and technology initiatives—the implementation and stabilization of a new enterprise ceded reinsurance system. This is a high-visibility leadership role at the intersection of reinsurance, finance, and technology, offering the opportunity to shape future-state processes, lead a centralized reinsurance operations function, and partner closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, IT, Underwriting, and Risk.
Duties and responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end implementation and stabilization of a new ceded reinsurance system, including workflow design, testing, issue resolution, and go-live execution. Oversee post-implementation support, continuous improvement, and system optimization. Manage the migration and consolidation of historical ceded reinsurance data, including reconciliations and recoverables post-migration. Direct the centralized Reinsurance Operations & Accounting team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, engagement, and development. Oversee ceded accounting activities including contract setup, invoicing, recoveries, and settlements. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
Experience:
10–15+ years of ceded reinsurance experience, with strong knowledge of treaty and facultative structures. 5+ years of leadership experience, managing teams and complex projects. Deep understanding of ceded reinsurance accounting, contracts, and financial reporting. Hands-on experience with reinsurance systems (PeopleSoft GL experience a plus). Proven ability to lead through change in a complex, multi-entity environment. Reinsurance accounting and contract expertise.
Compensation:
$200k to $240k + discretionary bonus based on both individual & company results