CFO - Insurance & Public Sector | Hybrid NYC | Pension

Oliver James; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Benefits

Job summary

Oliver James Group in New York City is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations across insurance and public sector portfolios. The role focuses on statutory and GAAP reporting, treasury, investments, budgeting, audits, and regulatory compliance.

The selected candidate will guide governance, asset protection, and public-interest outcomes with a hands-on leadership style. The ideal candidate has extensive senior finance experience in regulated environments, CPA and MBA

Qualifications

• 15+ years in financial management with senior leadership experience.
• CPA license and MBA required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. statutory accounting, GAAP, and cash-basis accounting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal financial advisor to executive leadership on financial matters.
• Lead accounting and finance team responsible for reporting, treasury, and related activities.
• Oversee statutory and GAAP financial statements, annual reports, regulatory filings, and tax returns.
• Direct annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and cash flow planning.
• Manage treasury operations, investment reporting, liquidity oversight, and external investment advisors.
• Coordinate audits with internal and external auditors and ensure accurate reporting.
• Oversee reinsurance billing, collections, and commutation activities.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
• Collaborate with regulators, legal advisors, auditors, and other stakeholders on compliance.

Skills

CFO leadership

GAAP & statutory accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Treasury & cash management

Audits & controls

Financial systems (ERP)

Stakeholder management

Public-sector finance

Team leadership

Regulatory reporting

Education

CPA

MBA

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Oliver James Group in New York City is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations across insurance and public sector portfolios. The role focuses on statutory and GAAP reporting, treasury, investments, budgeting, audits, and regulatory compliance.

The selected candidate will guide governance, asset protection, and public-interest outcomes with a hands-on leadership style. The ideal candidate has extensive senior finance experience in regulated environments, CPA and MBA