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SiriusPoint

Chief Accounting Officer

new york, NY

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Job description

SiriusPoint is a specialty underwriter providing solutions to clients and brokers worldwide. With offices in New York, London, Stockholm, and other locations, we are listed on the NYSE (SPNT) and hold licenses to write Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance and reinsurance globally. Our financial strength is rated A with AM Best, Fitch, S&P and A3 with Moody’s.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance

Direct oversight of all STAT and GAAP financial reporting across insurance subsidiaries.

Ensure accurate, timely NAIC filings, state regulatory filings, and audit‑ready financial disclosures.

Maintain compliance with GAAP/IFRS and all federal, state, and industry‑specific regulations.

Oversee preparation of quarterly and annual regulatory financial statements.

Accounting Operations Leadership

Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, premium accounting, payroll, investment and reinsurance accounting.

Manage monthly and quarterly close processes ensuring ledger integrity and accurate reporting.

Oversee reserves in collaboration with actuarial teams.

Implement and maintain robust internal controls.

Internal Control, Audit, and Risk Management

Lead ICFR/SOX governance, ensuring documentation and audit preparedness.

Engage proactively with internal and external auditors.

Oversee internal audits for compliance with internal controls and regulations.

Financial Strategy & Partnership

Provide financial insights supporting long‑term planning and decision‑making.

Support Deputy CFO on M&A integration, system implementations, and modernization.

Partner with HR, Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A departments.

Technology & Modernization

Lead system integration and automation initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and timing.

Evaluate and implement emerging technologies affecting accounting operations.

Leadership & Team Development

Manage teams including controllers, reporting managers, and compliance personnel.

Foster a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and development.

Qualifications

Education & Credentials

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

CPA preferred.

Experience

15+ years of progressive insurance accounting/finance experience.

5+ years in senior/executive leadership overseeing STAT & GAAP reporting.

Experience with NAIC filings, statutory accounting, reserves, and reinsurance accounting.

Strong background in internal controls, audit, and regulatory compliance.

P&C Insurance Technical Accounting Mastery.

Strong Finance Operating Model Experience.

Extensive Transformation/Project Experience – success executing on finance‑specific and cross‑functional transformation projects.

Personal Attributes

Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.

Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Collaborative with strong cross‑functional effectiveness.

Resilient, detail‑oriented, and effective in a regulated insurance environment.

High degree of integrity, accuracy, and strategic judgment.

Flexible, Low‑ego, Adaptable, and Collaborative.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA Medical and Dependent care, Health Savings Account (HSA), EAP.

Basic Life and AD&D (company paid).

Basic Long‑Term Disability (employer paid) – Taxable income.

Employee paid Long Term Disability (voluntary).

Company Medical Leave, Parental leave – 8 weeks full pay after 6 months of service.

Voluntary benefits: short term disability, Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident.

Travel assistance programs – Company paid.

401(k) 6 % safe harbor match, fully vested after two years, pre‑ and post‑tax contributions allowed.

Gym reimbursement, Legal plan, Pet Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Generous PTO, Flexible work arrangement, Fully stacked pantry on‑site, Team outings, ERG Groups.

Employment Visa: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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Worksite address

new york, NY, 10261, US

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