Accounting Supervisor

Robert Half
Jersey City, NJ

We’re partnering with a highly respected global insurance leader seeking an Accounting Supervisor to support their Reinsurance Accounting function. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, growth-oriented organization with strong leadership, excellent benefits, and clear career progression.


🔎 The Opportunity

This role will play a key part in overseeing reinsurance accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting a team responsible for complex treaty and facultative reinsurance activities.


You’ll have visibility across the organization and work closely with underwriting, finance, and external partners—making this a highly impactful position.


Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and mentor a team supporting reinsurance accounting and reporting processes
  • Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and period-end close activities
  • Oversee accounting for ceded and assumed reinsurance transactions
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP/STAT standards
  • Partner with underwriting and actuarial teams to analyze reinsurance treaty activity and balances
  • Support external audits, internal controls, and SOX compliance efforts
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation initiatives

🎯 Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of insurance accounting experience, with exposure to reinsurance strongly preferred
  • Prior supervisory or team lead experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and/or STAT reporting
  • Experience working with reinsurance systems or large ERP platforms
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical mindset
  • CPA or CPA-track is a plus

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