AVP Corporate Accounting Services

$153,840 - $230,760/Yr

The Hartford - Hartford, CT

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Hartford, CT

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Assistant Vice President of Corporate Accounting Services at The Hartford is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing various areas within the Accounting Services team. This position plays a crucial role in managing the financial accounting close and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the organization. The AVP will lead initiatives to innovate and improve accounting processes while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key leader and primary support for the VP of Accounting Services.
• Define, manage, and drive the financial accounting close and reporting process.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and resolve any arising issues.
• Oversee the monthly Accounting and Reporting Process, including benefits accounting and reporting.
• Review and oversee results of the Corporate segment, including debt and equity reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders and act as a strategic thought partner.
• Partner with various business areas to support initiatives and new products.
• Champion innovative capabilities and new technologies within the Controllers team.
• Lead team through transformative system and process changes.
• Provide exceptional leadership and coaching to build a strong financial accounting team.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the insurance industry.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and NAIC Statutory accounting required.
• Experience in stock compensation and pension accounting is a plus.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to lead high-performing teams under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial results.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and organizational influencing skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Big 4 public accounting, particularly with insurance clients.
• Proficiency in PeopleSoft financial modules.

Benefits

• Short-term or annual bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• On-the-spot recognition