Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic finance/operations leader and active member of the Senior Leadership team.
• Partner with the President to accelerate execution, optimize outcomes and reduce costs.
• Provide executive management with advice and analysis on the financial implications of business activities.
• Develop and enforce financial and accounting controls to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Develop and implement cost-effective financial reporting and accounting activities.
• Direct the development and implementation of cost-effective financial reporting and accounting activities.
• Formulate effective financial oversight and internal accounting standards that comply with company and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the achievement of business objectives through the accurate and timely identification and resolution of accounting issues/opportunities.
• Manage and direct the expense and general ledger process.
• Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Drive innovation, including taking advantage of automation opportunities and new ways to streamline and make processes more efficient.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles.
• Property & Casualty Insurance experience required, including experience in Statutory and GAAP insurance reporting.
• PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment).
• A strong working knowledge of all financial systems, preferably Oracle and Peoplesoft, and Excel is preferred.
• Financial reporting and planning experience; expense management skills; expert financial analysis, reporting and accounting skills necessary to meet established and stretch business goals.
• Familiarity with direct and agency billing.
• Able to recognize and act on reporting/accounting issues and problems.
• Takes intelligent risks and exercises solid business judgment.
• A proven leader who drives engagement and enables their employees.
• Strong strategic thinker and decision-maker; consistently sets clear direction by defining goals and priorities; develops trust through demonstrated personal integrity.
• Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages everyone to act in the best interest of the company.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and demonstrate organizational skills while working on multiple projects.
• Ability to travel as needed in the performance of duties.