Reinsurance Director

American National Insurance Company

$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience within insurance or reinsurance
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and statutory accounting practices
  • Experience in leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
  • CPA or similar professional certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead reinsurance accounting and financial reporting activities for monthly, quarterly, and annual close
  • Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting packages for compliance and accuracy
  • Evaluate accounting treatments for complex reinsurance arrangements
  • Collaborate with Reinsurance, Actuarial, Finance, Risk, Legal, and Audit teams
  • Drive process improvement and automation initiatives across the reinsurance function
  • Support regulatory filings, audits, and other external reporting requirements
  • Lead and develop a team while promoting accountability and continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Multiple medical plan options
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Health savings accounts
  • Automatic enrollment in a company-funded 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Inclusive culture that values work-life balance and professional growth
Full Job Description
Job Title: Director, Reinsurance

Onsite Office Location: Houston, Texas

Reports to: Vice President & Reinsurance Controller

Relocation Assistance offered accordingly

We are seeking a strategic and technically strong Director, Reinsurance to lead accounting, reporting, and control activities for our reinsurance programs. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who brings deep insurance accounting expertise, strong business partnership skills, and a passion for building scalable, well-controlled processes. You will work closely with Reinsurance, Actuarial, Finance, Risk, Legal, and Audit teams while helping shape a growing and evolving function. This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing area of the business while helping strengthen financial integrity, operational excellence, and cross-functional partnership.

What You'll Do
  • Lead reinsurance accounting and financial reporting activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close
  • Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, reporting packages, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Evaluate accounting treatment for complex and non-routine reinsurance arrangements
  • Partner across Reinsurance, Actuarial, Finance, Risk, Legal, and Audit to support execution, reporting, and controls
  • Drive process improvement, standardization, automation, and data transparency across the function
  • Support regulatory filings, audits, and other external reporting requirements
  • Lead, coach, and develop team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Substantial progressive accounting experience, including insurance or reinsurance accounting
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and statutory accounting in an insurance environment
  • Experience leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • CPA or similar professional designation preferred


Additional Information

Job titles may span multiple career levels. Base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including training, transferable skills, relevant experience, business needs, and market conditions. Compensation is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

This job posting outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates to apply even if their experience does not perfectly align with every qualification- you may be a strong fit for this role or other opportunities at American National.

American National offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees' health, financial security, and well-being, including multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, basic life insurance, and health savings accounts. Employees are automatically enrolled in a company-funded 401(k) plan, receive paid time off and holidays, and work in an inclusive, people-first culture that values flexibility, work-life balance, professional growth, and a casual dress environment.

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