Director of Accounting Transformation and Financial Strategy

Description

Are you a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for leadership and financial transformation? In this role, you will oversee the corporate accounting and reporting team, ensuring compliance with statutory and accounting standards. You will play a key role in preparing financial statement analytics, providing insightful management reporting, and leading initiatives that drive Finance and Accounting transformation efforts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements and implement new accounting and regulatory guidance specific to the workers’ compensation insurance industry.
• Lead and manage the accounting team, focusing on all aspects of statutory accounting.
• Oversee the production and timely filing of Annual and Quarterly Statutory financial exhibits and state filings.
• Collaborate with the VP, Corporate Controller to enhance statutory reporting, including surplus management and underwriting company utilization.
• Maintain compliance and guidelines across various accounting functions, such as premiums, losses, reinsurance, accounts receivable, commissions, and investments.
• Serve as a thought leader in internal controls over financial reporting (SOX) and process management.
• Spearhead Finance and Accounting transformation projects, identifying opportunities for improvement and establishing success metrics.
• Manage system changes and implementation projects across the Accounting and Finance departments.
• Develop and maintain monthly financial reports for executive leadership, including income statements and balance sheets.
• Act as a liaison with key business functions, including Claims, Pricing Actuaries, Financial Planning, and Treasury.
• Lead statutory audits and collaborate with departments of insurance in various states.
• Support both internal and external audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Insurance Accounting.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience with proven managerial leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Financials.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills.
• Advanced analytical abilities.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to align strategy with financial planning.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to drive results.
• Strong influencing skills across the organization, including with top executives.
• Experience working with and managing external consultants.
• Ability to work independently in an ambiguous environment.
• Experience managing external auditors and insurance examiners.
• Experience in leading and managing teams.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification (preferred but not required).
  
  

Work Environment

• Remote: This role is fully remote and open to candidates in the United States who can work without sponsorship, requiring a private workspace.
• Work Hours: Schedules may be adjusted based on the position’s needs.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required for off-site meetings.
  
  

Salary Range

\(106,000 - \)150,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package. For more details on our benefits, please refer to our benefits page.

Employment Type: Full-Time