Vice President, APD Controller

About the role

The Vice President, Corporate Controller for the Asset Protection Division (APD) is a senior executive leadership role within the Finance organization. This role has full leadership accountability for the APD controllership function, including financial reporting, accounting policy, governance, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Owns and leads the APD controllership function, with full accountability for financial reporting outcomes, control environment, and accounting integrity.
• Develops and executes the strategic direction for APD accounting and reporting, aligned with Protective’s Finance and enterprise priorities.
• Ensures alignment and integration of APD reporting within the broader corporate reporting framework.
• Accountable for the accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of APD financial reporting, including GAAP and Statutory results where applicable.
• Provides executive-level financial insights and analysis to enable business decision-making and performance management.
• Oversees end-to-end close and reporting processes for APD, including high-volume, transaction-driven product lines and complex distribution models.
• Serves as the senior accounting authority for APD, setting direction on accounting policy interpretation and application.
• Led evaluation of complex or non-routine transactions, including new product structures, distribution arrangements, and acquisitions.
• Ensures consistency, scalability, and governance of accounting practices across APD and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Establishes and maintains a best-in-class control environment, consistent with SOX and Protective’s risk management expectations.
• Oversees engagement with Internal Audit, external auditors, and regulators, ensuring strong governance and regulatory compliance.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to the APD executive leadership, influencing strategy through financial, accounting, and risk perspectives.
• Pairs across functions to support growth initiatives, including new product development, distribution expansion, and acquisition activity.
• Balances business objectives with financial discipline, ensuring decisions reflect both growth and control considerations.
• Influences resource allocation, prioritization, and execution across multiple disciplines impacting APD financial outcomes.
• Serves as a key representative of APD within the accounting organization and broader Finance leadership team.
• Provides leadership through senior managers and directors, with accountability for organizational performance and outcomes.
• Develops and executes talent strategies, including succession planning, capability building, and leadership development.
• Establishes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, aligned with Protective’s values.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 12+ years of progressive accounting/financial reporting experience, with demonstrated leadership at scale.
• Industry: Experience in insurance and/or asset protection products (e.g., warranty, service contracts, credit insurance, GAP).
• Public Accounting: Public accounting experience (Big 4 or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA required.

Skills

• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting frameworks applicable to property & casualty insurance products.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex functions and influence executive stakeholders.

Benefits

Employee Benefits: We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.