VP of Finance – Insurance

# VP of Finance – InsuranceVP of Finance – InsuranceSalary$180000 - $250000LocationNew York, NY, USAContractPermanentIndustryAccountancy ContactChris DoddsChris.Dodds@oliverjames.com

• Oliver James
• is currently supporting a Property and Casualty Insurance Company with the appointment of a
• VP of Finance
• . This company has experienced explosive growth over the past five years, and we are engaged to help them find the right leaders across the organization.In this role, you will serve as
• VP of Finance
• with management oversight of a team of reinsurance accounting professionals and a small financial reporting team. You will also oversee team leadership, mentorship, and development, as well as manage relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors and rating agencies.
• Key Responsibilities :
• Oversee statutory and GAAP financial reporting, including Schedule F, Schedule P, and DAC estimates, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Provide leadership and guidance on program underwriting, reinsurance (quota share and excess of loss), and internal controls.
• Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, claims, and program management teams to align financial and operational strategies.
• Analyze and present overall insurance results, surplus roll, and profitability by client, treaty, and period to senior management.
• Lead capital management, RBC, leverage, and reinsurance collateral processes, including interactions with external stakeholders.
• Drive financial planning and analysis, including investor reporting, licensing projections, and AM Best / BCAR deliverables.
• Oversee general ledger operations, management reporting, and statutory filings.
• Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and risk management standards.
• Provide strategic oversight of external interactions with program managers, brokers, and TPAs.
• Required Qualifications :
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field. CPA highly regarded.
• At least 10 years of experience in the Property and Casualty insurance industry, with a pivotal role in accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong project management and process improvement skills, with a proven ability to drive change.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with Underwriting, Operations, IT, and Actuarial teams to improve operational efficiency.To apply, please use the prompts provided in this advert or reach out to chris.dodds@oliverjames.com

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