Accounting Manager, Cash Accounting at Chubb in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Chubb Corporate Accounting & Finance

POSITION DESCRIPTION

IDENTIFICATION:

Title:                     Accounting Manager, Cash Accounting                    Date: 9/20/2021

Division:              Chubb INA                                                                          Salary Grade:  25

Department:      Finance                                                               

RELATIONSHIPS AND SCOPE:

The Accounting Manager will report to the AVP of Cash Accounting and is a pivotal team member of the Cash Accounting unit.  The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the monthly and quarterly accounting close process, reviewing Chubb’s global debt planning and forecasting, and will gain exposure to all the functions performed by Chubb’s Cash Accounting department; the position will manage 2-3 staff.  Critical factors for success include accountability for quality & timeliness of deliverables, strong communication skills, attention to detail, a results-oriented mentality, agility & flexibility in managing both projects and recurring deliverables, willingness/desire to learn and develop, and cultivating relationships with regional and corporate colleagues & officers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Successfully perform various responsibilities within the Cash Accounting unit, including managing the annual debt planning and monthly forecasting analysis, review of debt and derivative related footnotes for SEC reporting, process documentation, and special projects


• Review relevant portions of all Segment’s internal reporting packages (cash, short-term investments, debt, interest expense), used by the consolidation group for disclosure in the 10q/10k


• Manage the global intercompany settlement process


• Assess Chubb’s global cash positions and recommend ledger adjustments to drive compliance with GAAP and local regulatory guidelines


• Prepare restricted cash analysis for Chubb’s largest segment, North America


• Provide accounting support to the SVP of Corporate Risk Management for Chubb’s self-insured insurance program


• Perform miscellaneous accounting functions for various business units, as well as general ledger account reconciliations in compliance with Chubb corporate and external audit policies


• Respond to ad hoc requests from corporate & segment Financial Reporting, Internal Audit and External audit in conjunction with the quarterly and year-end audits


• Cross train processes within the unit and serve as backup for the AVP

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Technical Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, major in Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus


• 5+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience


• Public accounting experience and CPA designation preferred


• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail and demonstrated problem-solving skills


• Mastery of end user applications (e.g., Microsoft products such as Excel and Word) with the ability to learn accounting software

Required Personal Skills:

• Enthusiastic self-starter


• Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines


• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to work independently


• Ability to identify priorities and manage time efficiently


• Ability to work effectively with all levels throughout a large organization


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Proven leadership experience in a business setting


• Experience managing a team


• Team player with customer service orientation


• Demonstrated integrity and dedication


• Professional attitude, appearance, and demeanor