The VP, Controller-Capital Partners & Strategic Investments is responsible for leading certain aspects of financial accounting, internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting for the Company’s Capital Partners & Strategic Investments. Leads global projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function in an increasingly complex environment. This role works in close collaboration across several areas of the business and works with the global Finance Team to add value across relevant teams. This role will be required to help prepare budgets and other financial plans for management information, corporate entities, third parties in conjunction with the company's Financial Planning and Analysis activities.
The VP, Controller - Capital Partners & Strategic Investments assists in leading strategic planning for the functional area and may have oversight of and provide support for strategic projects for the global finance team. Additionally, this role will lead and manage the team providing direction and actively developing team members.
Principal Accountabilities:
Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting
▪ Lead the preparation of accurate financial reporting, both for internal and external purposes, including both actual and forecasted information as applicable, following required GAAP and regulatory standards, including more technical areas.
▪ Perform detailed analysis and reconciliation of GAAP results for various managed Joint Ventures and Fund Structures to ensure a thorough understanding of reported results, troubleshooting any issues through to a successful conclusion.
▪ Oversee complex joint ventures and fund activities, including NAV estimates and fee calculations, accruals and billings and other ad hoc support as needed. ▪ Provide support to the business team on capital raising activities and investor queries.
▪ Oversee the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close and NAV calculations, including forecasting and actual financial reporting, in compliance with US, or other relevant GAAP, or other regulatory requirements.
▪ Work with relevant partners to ensure accuracy of transactions and financial disclosure. ▪ Lead the continued enhancement and ongoing development of multiple financial systems ensuring that all Finance needs are met.
▪ Communicate with our auditors. ▪ Lead the preparation / review of technical accounting memos observing US GAAP, including more technically challenging accounting memos.
▪ Oversee the internal control environment and ensure appropriate SOX 404 pro
cesses exist and are followed for preparation and submission of financial data
Strategic Projects
▪ Identify opportunities for process improvement and enhancement at a global level and propose and implement solutions to improve the efficiency of the functional area. ▪ Lead global projects and essential projects workstreams specific to large global projects.
▪ Participate in miscellaneous project work and provide general assistance to the Finance Department and other areas.
▪ Provide ad-hoc support to the CAO, Global Corporate Controller and business lead.
Team Oversight
▪ Manage a team of professionals, providing appropriate guidance and career development.
Expected Competencies:
▪ A university degree is required, preferably with an emphasis on business, finance and accounting; an advanced degree is advantageous.
▪ A professional accounting designation (e.g. CA, ACA, CPA).
▪ At least 7 to 10 years prior relevant industry experience (Ideally including Big Four audit experience, of which a minimum of 5 years must be focused on third party capital activities and reinsurance accounting.
▪ Proactively shares relevant industry/business knowledge and information across the company.
▪ Continually assesses work methods, processes and outcomes to drive improvement and/or business growth.
▪ Manages resources proactively and effectively, and leverages all available information, people and technology to deliver results.
▪ Facilitates the flow of information up, down and across organisation, and encourages the sharing of ideas/information within work teams and across business units or functions.
▪ Speaks and writes effectively to influence others and gain buy-in for ideas/solutions.
▪ Partners effectively with individuals within and outside immediate work team to accomplish objectives. Encourages and models cross-business unit or business unit/functional collaboration and knowledge-sharing across work teams.
▪ Develops, in advance, innovative solutions to capitalise on opportunities and solve problems
▪ Makes connections between the past, present and future, and demonstrates forward thinking by anticipating business opportunities and challenges.
▪ Regularly assesses personal and/or team progress toward goal achievement.
▪ Sets high standards for self and others, and motivates, influences and engages others to deliver objectives and achieve results without relying upon direct authority.
▪ Manages a team, recruits and selects the right people for the right jobs; provides ongoing, quality feedback to foster skill development and inspire high performance; and addresses performance issues in a direct, timely and respectful way.
▪ Engages frequently with client/stakeholders to accurately identify their evolving needs, priorities and concerns and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure expectations are consistently met and/or exceeded.
▪ Prioritises external and internal client/stakeholder needs and ensures resources, activities and behaviours are focused on achieving satisfaction and providing value.
▪ Strong knowledge of US GAAP, other relevant GAAP or regulatory reporting requirements as applicable, particularly as it relates to FASB consolidation and equity method guidance, fair value guidance and derivative guidance, and proven ability to analyze FASB guidance and apply it to business activities required.
▪ Experience with public companies SEC reporting and SOX 404 is required.
▪ Proficiency in the use of computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
▪ Strong working knowledge of general ledger and other accounting sub-systems
▪ Strong background in business process reviews and analysis, finance systems and internal controls.
▪ Experience communicating at the C-Suite and Board level. This is a fast-paced business environment, demanding a strong work ethic and a results-oriented approach.
*Applies knowledge globally.
Written applications with Curriculum Vitae should be submitted via our Careers Portal at http://opportunities.renre.com/
Closing date for applications: October 17, 2025
No agencies please.
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What We Do
RenaissanceRe is one of the world’s leading reinsurance companies, consistently recognised for our innovation, technical excellence and creative problem-solving.
Our clients are multi-national organizations and government entities who turn to us to help manage the risks of operating in a volatile and uncertain world, including climate change, natural hazards like wildfires and hurricanes, cyber threats and significant societal upheaval.
We’re proud of our world-class reputation for exceptional performance and being a trusted partner, there for our clients when it matters most. Our corporate purpose is to protect communities and enable prosperity. When disaster strikes, the claims we pay help keep businesses open and communities rebuild.
Ensuring that our technology ecosystem can anticipate and respond to unprecedented global change in the world order is an imperative. It is only through continuously seeking to innovate through transformative technology that we can deliver our strategic business priorities, aims, and objectives.
RenaissanceRe’s name comes from our founders’ intention to create a renaissance in quantifying and managing risk. Our success depends on the unique way we combine information, experience and technology to empower our decisions. We have developed new and cutting-edge technologies since the day we started in 1993 and have long been recognized as pioneers and technical innovators; designing and engineering solutions to rapidly serve clients and help them dynamically manage their business
