AVP, Financial Operations

Crum & Forster (C&F) provides market-leading property & casualty, accident & health, specialty, and standard commercial lines insurance solutions. A true underwriting company, we have a 200-year history of helping customers manage risk with laser-focused expertise, integrity, and discipline. Our annual gross written premium is $6.2 billion, and we enjoy a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best. With 3,000 employees across the United States and India, C&F is consistently recognized as a great place to work, earning awards such as the Great Place to Work® Award, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, and Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents and Millennials.

About the role

Crum & Forster is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Financial Operations to lead key finance and operational accounting activities supporting our commercial property & casualty and specialty insurance business. This role oversees financial operations, strengthens internal controls, supports reporting accuracy, and drives process improvement across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations, including accounting oversight, financial controls, reconciliations, and operational reporting.
• Support timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Partner with business, finance, treasury, underwriting, and shared services teams to improve financial workflows and issue resolution.
• Monitor financial processes to help ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards.
• Review financial data, identify trends or variances, and escalate key issues to senior finance leadership.
• Manage, mentor, and develop financial operations staff while promoting operational efficiency and accountability.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and control enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial operations, insurance accounting, or finance leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, reporting processes, and accounting principles.
• Experience within the property & casualty insurance industry strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office applications; advanced Excel skills preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive compensation package with an annualized base pay ranging from $111,100 to $162,900, determined by market pay, job responsibilities, skills, and performance.
• Discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.
• Generous 401K employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical and mental wellbeing for you and your family.
• Tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications, and professional training.
• Matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and employee-driven corporate giving.