Senior Financial Accountant

In good company

 Hamilton (NYSE: HG) underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms: Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Select and Hamilton Re, each with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide access to diversified and profitable business around the world.

Headquartered in Bermuda, Hamilton has over 600 employees with key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin. We work collaboratively, we share a passion for the service and results we deliver, and we know that what we do each day is meaningful – to our customers and our business. We believe we are ‘In good company.’ with everyone we interact with.

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Accountant

Based in Richmond and reporting to the US Financial Controller, the Senior Financial Accountant will be an integral part of the Finance Team and help achieve departmental objectives in a dynamic and deadline-driven environment within the broader Hamilton Insurance Group. 

You’ll have leadership responsibility for aspects of our accounting, reporting and systems processes.

What you will help us do

• Oversee monthly and quarterly close procedures for technical insurance accounts and high judgment accounting areas

• Ensure management information and financial reporting are complete, accurate and timely
• Review and preparation of monthly reconciliations for insurance balance sheet accounts
• Provide analytical reviews of nancial metrics
• Assist with the preparation of US insurance statutory filings
• Prepare quarterly and annual nancial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Work across teams to project manage systems implementations, upgrades and automation initiatives focusing on the integrity of the financial data, processes and controls
• Maintain accounting policies & procedures and ensure financial statements and underwriting-related transactions are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and US Statutory Accounting Principles
• Develop, implement and maintain process documentation and controls over nancial reporting and compliance
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and drive the execution of team deliverables
• Liaise with internal and external auditors

Requirements

What you require for the role

• Qualified CPA or equivalent

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience gained in a similar role within a insurance company or within practice auditing insurance companies
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP
• Good knowledge of relevant insurance accounting treatment
• Advanced MS Excel skills and the ability to navigate complex spreadsheets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to project manage system implementations and improvements and to develop automation processes
• Commitment to collaboration, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior personnel within the group
• Ability to prioritize issues, identify areas of difficulty and communicate clearly with the Financial Controller / CFO

Conduct Standards 

• You must act with integrity

• You must act with due skill, care and diligence

• You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators

• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly

• You must observe proper standards of market conduct

• You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

Benefits

What you can expect from us

At Hamilton, we offer a vibrant, entrepreneurial and collaborative workplace shaped by our values: Be Smart, Be Sensible, Be Open and Be More.

Our employees consistently say they would recommend Hamilton as a great place to work — a testament to the inclusive, supportive, and empowering culture we’ve built together. We embrace individuality, value diverse perspectives, and recognise the unique contribution each person makes to our continued success.

Hamilton offers a competitive salary with an annual performance-based target bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, to include:

• Hybrid working

• Matching 401K plan

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability

• Generous time off (including parental leave)

• Continued support for professional development

• Gym subsidy

• My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work)

We’re writing the future of risk

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (“Hamilton”) is a Bermuda-headquartered company that underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Hamilton leverages analytics and research to create underwriting and investment value for its clients and shareholders.