Director of Financial Accounting

About the role

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Oversee insurance accounting, including reserves, reinsurance, and catastrophe-related activity.
Maintain strong internal controls and SOX compliance; support internal and external audits.
Provide technical accounting guidance and establish policies aligned with GAAP and regulatory standards.
Partner cross-functionally to align accounting with business operations and strategic initiatives.
Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and team development within the accounting function.
Provide leadership and oversight of the financial accounting function, ensuring accounting operations support accurate and reliable financial reporting.
Establish clear accounting standards, expectations, and governance across operational accounting activities performed by accounting management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Oversee insurance accounting, including reserves, reinsurance, and catastrophe-related activity
• Maintain strong internal controls and SOX compliance; support internal and external audits
• Provide technical accounting guidance and establish policies aligned with GAAP and regulatory standards
• Possess strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting or technical accounting
• 5+ years of experience in P&C insurance or a regulated financial services environment
• 5+ years of leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, insurance accounting, and internal control frameworks (SOX)
• Proven ability to assess complex transactions and provide sound accounting judgment

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills

Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, insurance accounting, and internal control frameworks (SOX)
• Proven ability to assess complex transactions and provide sound accounting judgment

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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What We Offer You

The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology!
Slide offers many opportunities to collaborate and innovate across the company and departments, as well as get to know other Sliders. From coffee chats, to clubs, to social events - we plan it, so all Sliders feel included and Enjoy their Journey.
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Lifestyle Spending Account

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