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Director - Reinsurance Accounting

American General Life Insurance Company · Houston, TX, USA ·

Pay:
80.000 - 100.000
Job type:
Full Time

About the Role

The Director, Reinsurance Accounting is responsible for overseeing a team dedicated to delivering timely and accurate financial information related to complex affiliate and external reinsurance treaties. The role will manage monthly and quarterly close processes, review reinsurance settlement calculations, and ensure compliance with GAAP, U.S. Statutory, and Bermuda Statutory reporting requirements.
The position reports to the Head of Reinsurance Accounting and collaborates with CFOs, CAO, investment, actuarial, strategic planning, accounting policy teams, and auditors. The Director will drive process improvement, standardization, and innovation while maintaining an effective control environment.
Key Responsibilities

Lead a team of professionals to complete monthly and quarterly reinsurance accounting closes on time and accurately.
Review reinsurance cession calculations and settlements.
Coordinate and review various financial statement disclosures as well as regulatory filing submissions.
Assist in explaining monthly/quarterly reinsurance results to stakeholders.
Support the accounting implementation for new reinsurance deals or related transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting regulation.
Maintain an effective control environment with control and process documentation and coordinate internal and external audits.
Continuously assess existing processes to identify, recommend, and develop process improvements and standardization.
Participate in special projects and ad‑hoc requests.
Qualifications

8+ years of experience in the insurance industry, including hands‑on experience with complex reinsurance treaties.
Strong analytical abilities and practical problem‑solving skills with excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
Experience in successful process improvements and automations.
Ability to collaborate and interact effectively with all levels of staff.
Ability to multitask with a variety of systems and processes; adaptability to organizational changes and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
Familiarity with financial systems preferred, particularly SAP and BPC.
Proficiency in data tools, including Excel, Word, PowerBI, and Alteryx.
Compensation & Benefits

This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Corebridge offers a competitive total compensation package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. Additional benefits include mental health support, employee assistance program, volunteer time off, paid time off, and charitable donation matching.
Location & Travel

Based in Houston, TX, this role follows a hybrid working policy with minimal travel (up to 25%). The company is open to remote candidates outside of the Houston hub.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job‑related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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