Chief Financial Officer

Oliver James; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial function of a growing Property & Casualty insurance group in the United States. The role oversees accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, and overall financial planning, reporting to the President and joining the senior leadership team.

The CFO will drive monthly reporting, GL management, expense oversight, and annual statements, budgeting, forecasting, and tax compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial leadership within insurance
• Experience with GAAP and statutory reporting for Property & Casualty
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to drive strategic and operational finance initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial reporting and close processes
• Oversee general ledger, budgeting and forecasting
• Ensure robust financial controls and regulatory compliance
• Direct statutory and GAAP reporting and market analysis
• Develop and mentor the finance team

Skills

GAAP reporting

Statutory reporting

P&C insurance

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial modeling

Job description

The client is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join a growing commercial Property & Casualty insurance business, overseeing two operating units within a well-established insurance group. This executive role offers the opportunity to join the senior leadership team and work closely with the President to drive business performance, financial strategy, and ongoing growth. The CFO will have a broad remit, including accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, and overall financial planning responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include leading monthly financial reporting, managing the general ledger, overseeing expense management, and directing the preparation of annual statements, budgeting, and forecasting. The CFO will ensure robust financial controls, regulatory compliance, and both GAAP and statutory reporting. Additional duties involve identifying opportunities to improve processes, drive automation, and enhance the efficiency of the finance function, as well as leading, developing, and mentoring a team of finance professionals.

The ideal candidate will have over ten years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience, with essential expertise in Property & Casualty insurance, including both statutory and GAAP insurance reporting. Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, financial planning, and expense management skills are required, along with familiarity in direct and agency billing. The client values commercially minded leaders who can operate at both strategic and operational levels, possess strong communication skills, and have a proven track record of developing teams. Candidates with experience at the CFO, VP Finance, AVP, or Controller level are encouraged to apply, and while P&C carrier experience is preferred, exceptional candidates from other insurance sectors may also be considered.