Description

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