Chief Financial Officer

Berkley Oil & Gas (a Berkley Company); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plan

Robust benefits package

Job summary

A leading energy sector insurance firm is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join their team in Houston. This role involves providing strategic financial leadership, managing financial operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of financial leadership experience, particularly in Property & Casualty Insurance. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles.
• Property & Casualty Insurance experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic finance leader and active member of the Senior Leadership team.
• Lead the development of financial objectives.
• Monitor financial transactions to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Lead the development and evaluation of short- and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Direct the development and implementation of cost-effective financial reporting and accounting activities.
• Formulate effective financial oversight and internal accounting standards compliant with regulations.
• Contribute to achievement of business objectives through timely identification of accounting issues/opportunities.
• Direct the monthly reporting process and deliver accurate monthly reports using MIS tools.
• Manage and direct the expense and general ledger process.
• Monitor financial transactions to ensure alignment with objectives and policies.
• Drive innovation, including automation opportunities and process improvements.
• Develop reports and coach direct/indirect reports; discuss career aspirations.
• Respond to corporate accounting/reporting requirements.
• Ensure internal controls and compliance with GAAP and regulations.

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial reporting

Expense management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA

Tools

Oracle

Peoplesoft

Excel

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

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Company Details

Berkley Oil & Gas, a W.R. Berkley Company, is an insurance underwriting manager providing unique property and casualty products and risk services to customers engaged in the energy sector. We are committed to delivering innovative products and exceptional service, supporting industry efforts to minimize risks and hazards in the ‘oil patch’ and constantly improving our offerings to meet customer needs.

Company URL: https://berkleyoil-gas.com/

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic finance/operations leader and active member of the Senior Leadership team.
• Partner with the President to accelerate execution, optimize outcomes, and reduce costs.
• Provide executive management with advice and analysis on the financial implications of business activities.
• Lead the development and continuous evaluation of short- and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Direct the development and implementation of cost-effective financial reporting and accounting activities.
• Formulate effective financial oversight and internal accounting standards that comply with company and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the achievement of business objectives through accurate and timely identification and resolution of accounting issues/opportunities.
• Direct the monthly reporting process and deliver accurate/timely monthly reports through effective utilization of all management information tools.
• Manage and direct the expense and general ledger process.
• Monitor financial transactions to ensure expenses align with company objectives and policies.
• Drive innovation, including automation opportunities and new ways to streamline processes.
• Develop direct and indirect reports in both behavioral and job skills, including regular career aspiration discussions.
• Respond to all corporate accounting/reporting requirements.
• Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles.
• Property & Casualty Insurance experience required, including statutory and GAAP insurance reporting.
• PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment) and a strong working knowledge of financial systems, preferably Oracle and Peoplesoft; Excel is preferred.
• Financial reporting and planning experience; expense management skills; expert financial analysis, reporting, and accounting skills.
• Familiarity with direct and agency billing.
• Ability to recognize and act on reporting/accounting issues and problems.
• Takes intelligent risks and exercises solid business judgment.
• Proven leader who drives engagement and enables employees; will manage 3 direct reports.
• Solid understanding of business objectives to drive bottom-line results; acts decisively.
• Strong strategic thinker and decision-maker; consistently sets clear direction and builds trust through personal integrity.
• Establishes and maintains an environment encouraging actions in the best interest of the company.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills; drafts clear, concise, professional communications.
• Interacts with all organization levels and demonstrates organizational skills while managing multiple projects.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance.
• MBA and/or CPA desirable.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees. Salary will depend on scope, complexity, location, skills, education, credentials, and experience.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not offered for this role.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Financial Services and Insurance