Vice President of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

A rapidly growing, innovative insurance platform focused on supporting elite program administrators is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strategic budgeting functions.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced financial executive who thrives at the intersection of insurance accounting, regulatory leadership, and strategic financial planning—and who wants to play a key role in scaling a next-generation carrier organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead all accounting functions, including the accurate and timely reporting of financials under SAP, IFRS17, and GAAP frameworks.

Serve as the key liaison to external auditors, regulators, tax consultants.

Manage general ledger integrity, premium allocation, claims and reinsurance entries.

Oversee all internal/external reporting—monthly, quarterly, and annually—to support parent company and board-level transparency.

Drive the company’s budgeting and forecasting process and provide clear, actionable performance analysis.

Ensure tax compliance, including premium tax, federal, and state-level filings.

Champion a strong internal control environment and lead continuous improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting + CPA or CFA certification required.

10+ years in senior financial leadership roles within the insurance industry—carrier experience strongly preferred.

Expertise in Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and working familiarity with IFRS17.

Strong grasp of insurance tax accounting, ideally with exposure to international entities.

Experience leading audit readiness, interacting with regulators, and managing reporting obligations to parent companies.

Skilled in financial systems, accounting software, and data integration tools.

Proven leader with the strategic mindset to guide a finance team and the operational depth to get hands-on when needed.

Insurance Recruiting Solutions is committed to providing highly personalized recruiting services, tailored to each candidate and employer. With years of insurance industry experience, we speak your language. As a leading national recruitment company, we offer you a proven track record of success, and we put our core values first, establishing true partnerships with employers and job seekers alike focused on a high level of service.

Company Description

Insurance Recruiting Solutions is committed to providing highly personalized recruiting services, tailored to each candidate and employer. With years of insurance industry experience, we speak your language. As a leading national recruitment company, we offer you a proven track record of success, and we put our core values first, establishing true partnerships with employers and job seekers alike focused on a high level of service.