Job description

Crum & Forster (C&F) provides market leading property & casualty, accident & health, specialty and standard commercial lines insurance solutions. A true underwriting company, we have a 200-year history of helping our customers manage risk with laser-focused expertise, integrity and discipline. Our people are empowered to make decisions and problem-solve with you smartly and swiftly. Our annual gross written premium is 6.2 billion. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best. Our most valuable asset is our people. We have 3000 employees, and locations throughout the United States and India. With our employee-first focus, the Company is consistently recognized as a great place to work, earning multiple workplace and wellness awards, including the Great Place to Work® Award, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials, and many others. C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings. For more information about C&F, please visit our website: www.cfins.com Statutory/Reinsurance Accountant The Statutory/Reinsurance Accountant supports quarterly and annual statutory reporting, reinsurance accounting, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and related compliance activities. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal business partners, auditors, and regulatory stakeholders. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. What you will do: • Prepare and maintain Schedule F reinsurance reporting for all writing companies. • Report and reconcile reinsurance balances with affiliated companies. • Prepare quarterly journal entries, as needed. • Support the preparation of quarterly and annual statutory financial statements, including footnote disclosures, exhibits, and schedules for NAIC and state filings in partnership with the Statutory Reporting team. • Prepare general ledger and subject premium/reinsurance reconciliations, ensuring appropriate documentation and support in compliance with SOX requirements. • Analyze fluctuations in balance sheet and profit and loss (P&L) accounts and clearly communicate significant variances. • Assist with the preparation of audited financial statements and coordinate requests with internal and external auditors. • Support compliance with internal audit requirements. • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance reporting efficiency, and support process optimization through automation and AI-enabled solutions. • Complete ad hoc projects and analysis in a timely, accurate and professional manner. What you will bring to C&F: • Basic understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS; knowledge of reinsurance and Statutory Accounting Principles preferred. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify meaningful trends or variances. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to a variety of audiences. • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams. • Support special projects and other accounting-related assignments as needed. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degree or CPA preferred. • 1–2 years of accounting or financial reporting experience preferred. • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel. • Ability to quickly learn and apply new software tools and systems. • Competitive compensation package • Generous 401K employer match • Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching • Generous Paid Time Off • Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing • A core C&F tenet is supporting your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, which may include tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path • A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment • We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community At C&F you will BELONG If you require special accommodations, please let us know. We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you require special accommodations, please let us know. Belonging at C&F, is a mindset. It’s about fostering a culture of inclusion and connection, where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive and where our social impact efforts help strengthen the communities where we live and work. For California Residents Only: Information collected and processed as part of your career profile and any job applications you choose to submit are subject to our privacy notices and policies, visit cfins.com for more information. Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws. Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $56,200.00 to a maximum of $82,400.00. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.

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C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings. For more information about C&F, please visit our website: www.cfins.com
Statutory/Reinsurance Accountant
Prepare and maintain Schedule F reinsurance reporting for all writing companies.
Report and reconcile reinsurance balances with affiliated companies.
Prepare quarterly journal entries, as needed.
Support the preparation of quarterly and annual statutory financial statements, including footnote disclosures, exhibits, and schedules for NAIC and state filings in partnership with the Statutory Reporting team.
Prepare general ledger and subject premium/reinsurance reconciliations, ensuring appropriate documentation and support in compliance with SOX requirements.
Analyze fluctuations in balance sheet and profit and loss (P&L) accounts and clearly communicate significant variances.
Assist with the preparation of audited financial statements and coordinate requests with internal and external auditors.
Support compliance with internal audit requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance reporting efficiency, and support process optimization through automation and AI-enabled solutions.
Complete ad hoc projects and analysis in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify meaningful trends or variances.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to a variety of audiences.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
Support special projects and other accounting-related assignments as needed.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Ability to quickly learn and apply new software tools and systems.
Competitive compensation package

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Basic understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS; knowledge of reinsurance and Statutory Accounting Principles preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degree or CPA preferred.
1–2 years of accounting or financial reporting experience preferred.

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