Director Of Finance
Director of Finance
Overview
We are partnering with a well-established Property & Casualty insurance organization seeking a Director of Finance to join its leadership team. This role will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership while maintaining hands-on ownership of financial reporting, statutory accounting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in P&C insurance accounting, experience leading finance teams, and the ability to provide meaningful financial insights that support business decisions and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements on both a GAAP and Statutory basis
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of journal entries, supporting schedules, disclosures, and financial reporting packages
- Lead the quarterly and year-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and controls are maintained
- Analyze financial results and provide meaningful commentary on underwriting performance, profitability, and key business drivers
- Develop and enhance management reporting packages for executive leadership
- Oversee forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning activities while providing transparency around key assumptions and projections
- Maintain and strengthen balance sheet reconciliation processes and financial controls
- Evaluate accounting implications of strategic initiatives, business changes, and special projects
- Monitor changes to statutory reporting requirements, accounting standards, and industry trends
- Partner with operational, underwriting, actuarial, and executive leadership teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements across the finance function
- Lead, develop, mentor, and coach a team of accounting and finance professionals
- Provide technical accounting guidance and support to the broader finance organization
- Support audit activities and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and regulators
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA required
- Experience with Yellow Book reporting and statutory annual statement preparation
- 10+ years of accounting and finance experience within the Property & Casualty insurance industry
- 5+ years of leadership or management experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP)
- Experience overseeing financial reporting, close processes, and regulatory reporting requirements
- Proven ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders across an organization
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting
- Proficiency with ERP and general ledger systems
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus
Preferred Background
- Director, Assistant Controller, Controller, Senior Manager of Financial Reporting, or Accounting Manager backgrounds
- Experience within a P&C insurance carrier
- Exposure to statutory reporting, annual statements, and regulatory filings
- Demonstrated success improving processes, controls, and reporting capabilities
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Highly visible role with direct interaction with executive leadership
- Opportunity to influence strategy and improve finance operations
- Strong mix of technical accounting, leadership, and business partnership responsibilities
- Stable and growing insurance organization
- Clear opportunity for long-term career growth and increased leadership responsibility
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