Assistant Vice President – External GAAP Reporting and Strategic Initiatives

AVP Accounting Policy and External GAAP - FA05CE

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The Assistant Vice President, External GAAP Reporting and Strategic Initiatives is a key leadership role in the Corporate Controller’s organization, accountable for overseeing The Hartford’s annual and quarterly reporting and compliance with Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) regulations.

Reporting to the Vice President Accounting Policy and External Reporting, this individual will lead a team of professionals responsible for the preparation, review, and submission of SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and other required reports.

In addition, this individual will be responsible for providing strategic leadership on key initiatives in the Controller’s Organization.

This role is based in our Hartford, CT, Home Office.

Responsibilities :

Lead the preparation and filing process of key SEC filings for The Hartford, including forms 10K / Q. This includes collaborating with various areas across the enterprise, including business lines and functional areas, to ensure the documents are appropriately updated and supporting documentation is maintained.

Also includes performing critical analysis to ensure proper story / trends are disclosed and that the document adheres to SEC and other relevant guidance

Lead the preparation of the Company’s quarterly Investor Financial Supplement and partner closely with Investor Relations by providing critical review / feedback for other quarterly earnings release related documents (press release, earnings slides, scripts and internal communications) to ensure accurate and consistent messaging across earnings documents and compliance with SEC reporting requirements

Provide support for strategic initiatives impacting Controllers, such M&A transactions, reinsurance agreements, new products, and other business growth initiatives

Participate in the strategic direction and leadership for key continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the Controller’s Organization vision, driving success through influencing others and working collaboratively across the area and enterprise as necessary.

Champion the use of new technologies across Controllers, including Gen AI, robotics, and other emerging technologies

Lead the preparation and review of materials for quarterly meetings with key stakeholders, including the HIG Audit Committee and State Insurance Departments

Lead high-performing team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities to maintain high performance and continuous improvement culture

Stay current with changes in accounting and reporting rules facing the Company under various reporting frameworks (e.g., SEC, FASB, AICPA).

Lead or oversee implementation of necessary updates to reporting processes and disclosures, including working cross-functionally across the enterprise.

Maintain effective internal control environment related to financial reporting processes

Serve as primary liaison for internal and external auditors

Qualifications :

Minimum 12 years of accounting experience, preferably Big 4 (with some insurance clients) or a mix of Big 4 and insurance industry experience

Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC regulations. Previous experience with SEC reporting and regulatory filings required

Excellent leadership and team management skills. Experience leading high-performing teams to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Ability to lead initiatives in a matrix environment across the Controller’s organization

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Team player with outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational influencing skills; excellent stakeholder / relationship management skills and leadership behavior.

Expert understanding of business results and ability to compose financial narratives that accurately represent Company performance

Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite required

Experience researching and documenting technical accounting issues a plus

Experience with NAIC statutory accounting and / or IFRS a plus

Experience with Workiva’s WDesk tool a plus

XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) experience a plus

Knowledge of sustainability accounting standards board and other ESG frameworks a plus

Bachelor’s and / or Master’s degree in Accounting

CPA is strongly preferred

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role.

The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.

The annualized base pay range for this role is :

$153,280 - $229,920

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