Vice President, Statutory Accounting chez Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.

Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values:  accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!

Benefits:

We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer!

• Competitive compensation
• Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
• Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
• Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
• And much more!

• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of quarterly and annual NAIC statutory financial statements, including reinsurance accounting.
• Ensure compliance with all state insurance department regulations and statutory accounting principles (SAP).
• Oversee internal controls over financial reporting and drive continuous improvement.
• Review state premium taxes and assessments for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with RISC reporting requirements.
• Monitor changes in statutory accounting standards and assess their impact.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of 57 accounting professionals.
• Collaborate with actuarial, tax, financial reporting, investment, IT, and business systems teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and state regulators.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the CFO and executive leadership.
• Support financial examinations and audits conducted by state regulators.
• Champion automation and process enhancements across the statutory reporting function.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's degree or CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in statutory accounting within the P&C insurance industry.
• Deep knowledge of NAIC statutory accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Excess & Surplus Lines business is a plus.
• Proven leadership experience with strong team management and mentoring skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with insurance accounting systems (Oracle Fusion preferred).
• Strong data skills; SQL experience is a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Collaborative and approachable with strong interpersonal skills.