Director of Finance

About the role

The successful candidate will bring a unique blend of accounting expertise, financial leadership, regulatory knowledge, and strategic business acumen. This role offers an opportunity to influence key decisions, lead a talented team, and help drive ongoing investments in technology, analytics, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and finance operations
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, statutory accounting, regulatory requirements, and tax regulations
• Manage financial reporting processes and executive-level reporting packages
• Parenth with senior leadership on organizational strategy and growth initiatives
• Oversee risk management, governance, and internal control environments
• Drive financial system enhancements, reporting automation, and process improvement initiatives
• Lead and develop a team responsible for accounting, FP&A, and treasury functions
• Monitor financial performance drivers and provide actionable business insights
• Support capital planning, investment management, and treasury activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, corporate finance, and financial operations
• Deep understanding of GAAP, STAT accounting, regulatory compliance, tax, and premium tax requirements
• Strong knowledge of insurance operations, capital management, investments, treasury, and financial performance drivers
• Experience leading accounting and finance teams in complex organizations
• Experience in internal controls, risk management, governance, and compliance
• Experience leveraging data analytics and technology-enabled solutions to improve performance and decision-making
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams

Qualifications

• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Insurance Carrier Finance
• Financial Services
• Statutory Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Treasury & Capital Management
• Public Accounting professionals with significant Insurance or Financial Services experience

Skills

• Strategic and operationally-minded
• Financial leadership
• Regulatory knowledge
• Strategic business acumen
• Influence key decisions
• Lead a talented team
• Drive ongoing investments in technology, analytics, and operational excellence

Benefits

• 6% 401(k) match, increasing to 13% after one year
• 20 days of PTO to start
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Option to purchase 5 additional PTO days each year
• Paid volunteer days
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Strong commitment to professional development and career advancement