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The Hartford

Sells business insurance and employee benefits

Consultant, Financial Analysis

Financial AccountingPosted on Nov 11
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, financial analysis, business partnering, or a related field is required.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills are required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to diverse audiences, are required.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
  • Curiosity, initiative, and commitment to continuous improvement are required.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the monthly close process for Loss IBNR and LAE reserve calculations and reporting.
  • Prepare and process reserve-related entries within financial and reserving systems, including Enterprise General Ledger (EGL), Corporate Online Reserving System (CORES), FOCUS, and PeopleSoft.
  • Execute SOX controls and ensure compliance with internal control requirements.
  • Prepare financial exhibits and analyses to support management reporting.
  • Support quarterly and annual reporting activities, including 10-Q, 10-K, and statutory financial reporting requirements.
  • Maintain the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information in accordance with accounting and regulatory standards.
  • Analyze financial results and provide insights to Actuarial, Finance, and Enterprise Risk Management stakeholders.
  • Explain reserve and financial performance drivers to business partners and leadership.
  • Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making.
  • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through data analysis and reporting.
  • Leverage automation, AI-enabled tools, and technology solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes.
  • Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
  • Share best practices and contribute to ongoing documentation and knowledge management efforts.
  • Partner with Actuarial Reserving, Pricing, Actuarial Information Services, and Finance teams.
  • Support strategic initiatives, cross-functional projects, and business transformation efforts.
  • Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and follow-through on commitments and deliverables.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
  • Experience supporting financial close, reserve reporting, or regulatory reporting processes.
  • Familiarity with financial and reporting systems such as TM1, EGL, CORES, FOCUS, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms.
  • Experience working with actuarial, finance, or insurance-related functions.

About the Company

The Hartford

Sells business insurance and employee benefits

The Hartford sells insurance to businesses and individuals, covering property, liability, workers' compensation and auto risks, along with group disability, life and paid-leave benefits that employers offer their staff. Its business unit insures everything from local shops to large corporations and writes specialty coverage in the United States and abroad, while its personal unit sells car and home policies to individual customers. Agents, brokers and direct channels sell the policies, and the company earns money from premiums and from investing them before claims are paid. Its oldest insurer was founded in 1810, and the company is based in Hartford, Connecticut.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Hartford, CT
Founded
1810

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