Chief Financial Officer - Jacksonville, FL

About the role

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team and provide financial leadership for a growing property and casualty insurance company. This is a high-impact role for an experienced financial executive who will serve as a key partner to the CEO and executive team, guiding financial strategy, planning, and operations to drive growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, analytics, and strategy development.
• Partner with the executive team to assess organizational performance against both budget and long-term strategic goals.
• Build tools and systems to deliver actionable financial and operational insights.
• Guide cost management and financial planning aligned with strategic priorities.
• Serve as an integral member of the executive leadership team.
• Prepare and present Board and AM Best review materials; collaborate with reinsurance brokers on capital adequacy.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and monthly P&L reporting.
• Analyze business results and recommend strategic adjustments.
• Support reinsurance discussions and capital allocation strategies.
• Manage cash flow planning, asset management, and investment reporting.
• Maintain banking and reinsurance broker relationships.
• Implement predictive models to enhance financial decision-making.
• Oversee accounting and cash receipt functions, ensuring system integrity and compliance.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance (including responses to Department of Insurance and data calls).
• Direct internal control maintenance and process improvements.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities and GAAP reporting.
• Review tax provisions, IBNR reserve analyses, and statutory reporting.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure audit readiness.
• Oversee cash forecasting, accounts receivable, and weekly disbursements.
• Manage corporate real estate leases and subleases; negotiate terms as needed.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years as a CFO or equivalent role in a $100M+ organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA license mandatory.
• Proven knowledge of GAAP and statutory insurance accounting, with preference for Property & Casualty insurance experience.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated success in partnering with executive leadership to implement strategic financial solutions.