Senior Accountant

Purpose and Importance of Position

Performs various senior accounting duties which include complex accounting functions. This role

will have General Ledger responsibilities, including reconciliation and analysis. Performs reporting

duties both internally and externally. A focus on loss reporting and analysis, creation of

reconciliation processes, and ability to learn and keep up with changing accounting standards for

IFRS reporting as it relates to insurance accounting.

Essential Functions

• Performs various corporate accounting work for RiverStone, including its subsidiaries.
• Provides timely preparation and distribution of financial reporting and analysis.
• Prepares standard monthly/quarterly general ledger entries and account reconciliations and reclass entries as needed.
• Performs SOX controls and documentation.
• Participates and assists with the audit process.
• Monitors various loss programs and transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness of monthly and quarterly financials and supplemental reporting.
• Prepares quarterly and annual financial statements and supplemental schedules for Fairfax reporting.
• Prepares supplemental schedules for NAIC Annual Statement reporting.
• Communicates with various stakeholders throughout team, department, and organization.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
• An established leader who will learn job functions and become an additional resource for more junior members of the team.
• Assists in creating new processes that are repeatable, efficient, and effective for proper accounting and reporting in accordance with changing accounting guidelines.
• Leads the ongoing application of IFRS 17 accounting standards.
• Collaborates with the actuarial team to align data with IFRS 17 requirements.
• Provides insight into IFRS 17 impacts on financial performance.
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality.
• Models and practices RiverStone’s values.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Problem solving skills and ability to manage/manipulate large sets of data.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS, STAT and GAAP).
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Solid analytical ability and the demonstrated ability to effectively perform within a team-oriented environment.
• Detail and multitask oriented with strong mathematical and organizational skills.
• Technical competence in data querying languages such as SQL and ability to learn to execute basic level data queries.
• Assist in the development of basic prototype data reporting solutions.
• Assist in accounting research.
• Ability to work independently and seek out new knowledge and skills.
• Customer service oriented with the ability for developing long lasting relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Proactively identifies opportunities, challenges, or improvements without waiting direction.
• Finds creative ways to overcome obstacles and leverages available tools appropriately.
• Can identify issues, analyze options, and implement solutions without heavy reliance on others.
• Empowers self and teammates to continuously improve RiverStone’s business processes/systems and develops and escalates ideas and solutions.
• Consistently delivers superior customer service to both internal and external business partners.
• Demonstrates alignment with RiverStone’s Commitments
• Prioritizes and organizes work in self-directed manner.
• Attains and maintains knowledge of assigned department.
• Performs other duties as required, including supporting and coordinating with other department colleagues.
• Related Functions
• Participates in companywide committees and/or initiatives.
• Participates in ad hoc or management projects as assigned.

Experience

• 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience in the insurance industry, with at least 2 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience with IFRS 17 reporting a plus.

Required Education

Four-year college degree in Accounting or related field required.

Preferred Education or Certification

Masters in Accounting or CPA a plus.

Travel

Minimal to none, based upon business needs.