Corporate Finance Manager at Allied World in New York, New York

Job Summary:

Lead in the financial reporting and analysis, development, and maintenance of financial reporting controls for the company’s US GAAP and IFRS financial statements and reporting requirements.

Job Duties

• Review and preparation of quarterly, annual and periodic US GAAP and IFRS financial statements to AWAC parent (“Fairfax”).


• Lead in the research of:

o   FASB and IFRS developments and draft relevant accounting policy, including updating AWAC’s accounting policy manuals.

o   Developments in reporting requirements, evaluate peer company filings, and continually improve the company’s financial statements.

• Lead in the identification and implementation of process improvements related to the company’s consolidated financial statement process.


• Assist in development and review of the consolidated tax provision.

• Provide updates to management on recent developments in financial reporting requirements, developments and trends in public reporting.


• Develop and provide financial reports and analysis, as may be required.


• Maintain financial controls and procedures in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley; develop and maintain departmental controls and consistent procedures.


• Lead consolidation process and reporting related to AWAC entities under US GAAP and IFRS.

• Accounting certification (CA, CMA or CPA).


• Bachelor’s Degree in economics or finance.


• 4-6 years’ experience in public reporting for insurance and/or reinsurance companies.


• Knowledge and experience with IFRS 17 preferred.


• Detailed knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS; experience with preparing US GAAP and IFRS financial statements.


• Detailed knowledge of SOX 404 and experience maintaining a robust controls environment.


• Experience in preparing GAAP and IFRS tax provisions.


• Excellent proven communication, management and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrated excellence in written communication.