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Assistant Controller

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With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Job Summary

Arch Re is a well-capitalized, leading diversified insurer that focuses on supplying significant capacity to the global reinsurance marketplace. We have the worldwide reach, agility and resources to support ceding companies capitalizing on changing market conditions and new opportunities in various lines and geographic areas around the globe. Our business strategy keeps operational controls tight and costs low, helping to maximize efficiencies for our broker partners. A subsidiary of Arch Capital Group Ltd., Arch Re has been recognized by clients around the globe for providing expert underwriting, skilled claims management, outstanding service and world-class product offerings.

Job Description/Expectations

Oversee the preparation and delivery of quarterly and annual financials in compliance with GAAP to Group Consolidations accurately and timely.
Understand business structure, intercompany relationships, and data flows/sources
Assist in preparation of quarterly MD&A as well as Group MD&A documents
Coordinate enhancement projects across various systems and platforms
Liaise with auditors and assist in audit related requests along with aggregating quarterly compliance-related evidence.
Provide guidance to interns, consultants and finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork and positivity.
Improve the accuracy and speed of gathering, analyzing and reconciling data by utilizing automation features within Workday and other available tools
Cultivate valuable relationships with cross-functional teams as well as affiliated counterparts via collaboration.

Skills

Positive Proactive Attitude and energy for solving problems and seeking out new approaches
General Accounting proficiency with Bank Reconciliations, Expenses, Accruals, Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting and reconciliation
Natural ability to take initiative, prioritize and self-manage with a positive attitude and work ethic with cognizance of team importance
Capable of identifying and solving problems using good judgment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels and in all areas of the organization
Very strong analytical, documentation, organizational and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including advanced pivot, macro skills
Familiarity with Workday, Power BI a plus

Qualifications

2-3 years of technical reinsurance accounting experience.
CPA and Big 4 experience preferred
Minimum 3-5 years in Senior Accountant role or similar

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What You Should Know About Assistant Controller, Archgroup

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? Look no further than Arch Re, where we’re on the hunt for an Assistant Controller in Morristown, NJ! At Arch Re, we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration, innovation, and expertise. As an Assistant Controller, you’ll play a critical role in overseeing the preparation and delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements, ensuring strict compliance with GAAP. Your sharp understanding of business structures and intercompany relationships will be vital as you coordinate enhancement projects across various systems. Not to mention, you will provide guidance to our fantastic finance team, fostering a culture of teamwork and positivity. If you have a knack for problem-solving and a proactive attitude, you will thrive in this role! Your expertise in general accounting and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel—including pivot tables and macros—will help improve the accuracy of financial data analysis. We're looking for a candidate with 2-3 years of technical reinsurance accounting experience and familiarity with platforms like Workday or Power BI is a plus! Join us at Arch Re, where your contributions will truly make a difference in enabling possibilities for our clients and communities. If you're excited about navigating the world of finance with a talented team by your side, apply today and explore the endless potential that awaits!

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What are the core responsibilities of the Assistant Controller at Arch Re?

As the Assistant Controller at Arch Re, your core responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and delivery of quarterly and annual financials in compliance with GAAP, coordinating enhancement projects across systems, and liaising with auditors. You’ll also provide guidance to team members and utilize automation tools to improve efficiency, ultimately supporting the company's mission to enable possibilities in the reinsurance marketplace.