Director, Controller - F&G Cayman Re

Job Summary

This role will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for the F&G Cayman Re financial reporting and analysis process. This individual will be responsible for oversight, analysis and continuous improvement of the processes that generate financial reporting and analysis for the FG Cayman Re business. This reporting includes standard US Stat and GAAP presentations, Cayman Islands regulatory bases and additional views used for internal management information. This individual will collaborate closely with F&G’s Financial Reporting and Reinsurance teams to drive timely and accurate delivery of a variety of financial analyses, controlling the flow of information and tracking issues, changes and notable items. This individual will also lead the development, creation, implementation and consistent execution of an evolving set of business-appropriate analyses supporting summarization of key drivers and actual to expected analyses.

This position will report to the AVP, Reinsurance Controller and will work closely with members of the Finance, Institutional, and other functional areas as necessary. The role currently has no direct reports and will be based in the Cayman Islands.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the financial reporting team’s execution of the process to complete F&G Cayman Re financial statements, settlements and supplementary schedules and information.
• Serve as technical subject matter expert for Class D Cayman Island insurance company financial reporting requirements, F&G Cayman Re accounting practices and/or finance department data and processes related to F&G Cayman Re.
• Lead development and understanding of accounting policy implications to F&G Cayman Re/reinsurance business
• Delivers key financial information (e.g., KPIs) regarding F&G Cayman Re to internal stakeholders timely and accurately, including adding or adjusting the reports to continue to meet the needs of the business.
• Drive design and/or execution of internal controls to mitigate identified risks within the financial reporting process and oversees that process to ensure it continues to be fit for purpose.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing changes necessary to align with the company’s strategic vision, including delivering more timely results and improving the accuracy of results.
• Coordinates responses to requests from both internal and external auditors as part of the annual audit process.
• Provides special project support including, but not limited to acquisition, reinsurance, legal entity, regulatory and business transaction analysis to F&G Reinsurance team on an as needed and as available basis.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum eight years in professional level financial reporting, accounting or auditing position
• CPA or equivalent designation is strongly preferred
• Significant experience within the life/annuity/(re) insurance or financial services industry

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter & team player with a willingness to take on responsibility
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects of varying sizes and complexities
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-pace environment and handle multiple projects and assignments under tight deadlines
• Organized and capable of providing leadership in a structured environment while requiring minimal day-to-day guidance
• Ability to translate large amounts of data into useful information and actionable items
• Proficient in all MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point

Other Requirements

• Perform other functions, duties and projects, as assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Some travel required (less than 10%).