Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting

Responsibilities

• Leads the preparation, review, and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and SAP, while managing the reporting calendar to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent communication with internal stakeholders, regulators, and auditors.
• Provides technical and regulatory interpretation for complex accounting issues, ensuring clarity and compliance across the enterprise.
• Utilizes financial storytelling to communicate insights at the appropriate level, from operational teams to executive leadership and board members.
• Drives continuous improvement in reporting systems and processes by leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, scalability, and data integrity, while fostering a culture of innovation, creative thinking, and proactive problem-solving.
• Collaborates across finance and enterprise teams to align reporting with strategic objectives and organizational impact.
• Leads scenario planning and critical analysis to assess financial implications of business initiatives and regulatory changes.
• Champions internal controls and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring robust governance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 12+ years with a Bachelor’s degree; 3+ years management Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive leadership or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in financial reporting or technical accounting.
• Experience in insurance or healthcare sectors, with knowledge of SAP and regulatory frameworks.
• Prior leadership experience in public accounting or a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Proven success in managing audits and implementing reporting improvements.
• Demonstrate strong financial and data literacy with deep expertise in GAAP, SAP, and regulatory reporting, coupled with advanced technical and regulatory writing skills and a clear understanding of enterprise-wide financial impacts.
• Proven experience in leadership of accounting systems with demonstrated ability to translate accounting requirements into effective system design, controls, and reporting.
• Experience with system implementation preferred.