Senior Reinsurance Accountant Team Leader

Company Description

PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world.

Our mission is to continue to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting our clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. To achieve this, we live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care.

Core to The PartnerRe Experience is our global nature. No matter where you sit in the company, you are part of something bigger. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success. The result is a day-to-day experience that will allow you to:

Shape your own career

Grow in a supportive environment

Connect with a community of experts

Make an impact

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Compensation and Benefits

The expected base salary range for this position, when hired into our Toronto location, is CAD $84,893 – $103,758 per year. For positions based in other jurisdictions, compensation will be determined in alignment with local regulations, market benchmarks, and internal compensation frameworks. The above range reflects the typical base salary range for candidates hired into this position. The actual salary will vary depending on a number of factors, including job location, experience, qualifications, education/training, skills, market conditions, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in our annual incentive program, payment under which is at the discretion of PartnerRe and subject to individual and company performance. Eligible employees also have the opportunity to participate in an array of benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, a health spending account, a defined contribution pension plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, etc.

Working Arrangement

PartnerRe operates with a hybrid work approach that balances in‑office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Our employees are required to be in the office 3 days a week. Our goal is to create an environment where employees can connect, innovate, and perform at their best. 

This position is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

PartnerRe is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment experience. Reasonable accommodations  for candidates with disabilities are available upon request throughout the hiring process.

Overall Summary:

The Senior Reinsurance Accountant – Team Leader serves as the on‑site operational manager for reinsurance accounting activities and oversees the daily operations of the Toronto Reinsurance Accounting team (currently 4 FTEs, with planned future expansion). The role ensures timely, accurate processing, strong service delivery, and effective people leadership, while also providing functional oversight and support to other Operations teams on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership & Operational Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a growing team of Reinsurance Accountants in Toronto.
• Oversee day‑to‑day execution and workload planning.
• Provide operational supervision and coordination with other local Operations teams.
• Identify employees with potential for further development. Engage them in training and skill enhancements initiatives.
• Support employees with identified knowledge gaps and foster the remediation with respective actions and clear goal settings.

2. Portfolio & Technical Oversight & Adjustments

• Process of assigned treaty broker/cedent accounts.
• Ensure proper handling of technical bookings (including premium, sliding scale, reinstatement, LOCs, etc.).

3. Closing & Control Framework

• Ensure accurate quarterly/monthly closing tasks.
• Perform and review SOX and operational controls.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment.

4. Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Communicate proactively with brokers, cedents, and internal teams.
• Liaise with US and global Reinsurance Accounting leadership on planning, performance, and escalations.
• Collaborate with Underwriting, Claims, Finance/Closing, and other departments on issue resolution and process alignment.

5. Process, Policy & Continuous Improvement

• Support development of processes, controls, and KPIs; lead improvement initiatives.
• Identify efficiency opportunities and lead or contribute to projects to improve service delivery.
• Contribute to transition and change initiatives.

Technical Skills:

• Senior expertise of Non‑Life reinsurance technical accounting.
• Competence in processing and reviewing reinsurance accounts and related documents.
• Advanced Excel; knowledge of Word/PowerPoint.
• Experience with eMessaging; SICS is a plus.
• Knowledge of control framework (SOX / operational controls).

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team motivation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder interaction.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Work Experience:

• 5–8+ years in reinsurance accounting (Non‑Life).
• Demonstrated people management experience, ideally multinational.
• Experience collaborating with Claims, Payments/Collections, Underwriting, and brokers/cedents.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent.

Additional Information

#LI-Hybrid:

PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best.  We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.

Thank you,

PartnerRe Hiring Team