Chief Accounting Officer

You will direct oversight of all STAT and GAAP financial reporting across insurance subsidiaries, ensuring accurate and timely NAIC filings, state regulatory filings, and audit-ready financial disclosures. You will lead accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, premium accounting, payroll, investment and reinsurance accounting, and manage monthly and quarterly close processes to ensure ledger integrity. You will oversee reserves in collaboration with actuarial teams and implement robust internal controls. You will lead ICFR/SOX governance, engage with internal and external auditors, and oversee internal audits for compliance. You will provide financial insights supporting long-term planning, support the Deputy CFO on M&A integration and system implementations, and partner with HR, Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A departments. You will lead system integration and automation initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies. You will manage teams including controllers, reporting managers, and compliance personnel while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of all STAT and GAAP financial reporting across insurance subsidiaries
• Ensure accurate, timely NAIC filings, state regulatory filings, and audit-ready financial disclosures
• Maintain compliance with GAAP/IFRS and all federal, state, and industry-specific regulations
• Oversee preparation of quarterly and annual regulatory financial statements
• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, premium accounting, payroll, investment and reinsurance accounting
• Manage monthly and quarterly close processes ensuring ledger integrity and accurate reporting
• Oversee reserves in collaboration with actuarial teams
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls
• Lead ICFR/SOX governance, ensuring documentation and audit preparedness
• Engage proactively with internal and external auditors
• Oversee internal audits for compliance with internal controls and regulations
• Provide financial insights supporting long-term planning and decision-making
• Support Deputy CFO on M&A integration, system implementations, and modernization
• Partner with HR, Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Tax, Treasury, and FP&A departments
• Lead system integration and automation initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and timing
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies affecting accounting operations
• Manage teams including controllers, reporting managers, and compliance personnel
• Foster a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA preferred
• 15+ years of progressive insurance accounting/finance experience
• 5+ years in senior/executive leadership overseeing STAT & GAAP reporting
• Experience with NAIC filings, statutory accounting, reserves, and reinsurance accounting
• Strong background in internal controls, audit, and regulatory compliance
• P&C Insurance Technical Accounting Mastery
• Strong Finance Operating Model Experience
• Extensive Transformation/Project Experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA Medical and Dependent care
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• EAP
• Basic Life and AD&D (company paid)
• Basic Long-Term Disability (employer paid)
• Employee paid Long Term Disability (voluntary)
• Company Medical Leave, Parental leave - 8 weeks full pay after 6 months of service
• Voluntary benefits: short term disability, Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Travel assistance programs (company paid)
• 401(k) 6% safe harbor match, fully vested after two years
• Gym reimbursement
• Legal plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• Flexible work arrangement
• Fully stacked pantry on-site
• Team outings