Finance Director: Strategic Insight & Leadership

greatwestcareers; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO & holidays

Benefits package

401k match

Parental leave

Fertility support

Pet insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Great West, an Old Republic Company, is seeking a Director of Finance to lead our accounting and financial reporting efforts at our corporate office in South Sioux City, NE. This role partners with executives to drive data-driven decision-making and strengthens internal controls and reporting accuracy.

You will oversee a high-performing team, influence strategic planning, and advance automation and reporting efficiencies using advanced financial modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls; SOX experience preferred.
• Insurance or Property & Casualty experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience leveraging financial modeling and analytical tools to support business insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a collaborative accounting and financial reporting team.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and regulatory filings.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Serve as primary liaison for external audits and financial reporting matters.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and reporting efficiencies.
• Leverage financial modeling and advanced analytical tools to evaluate business performance.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights and reporting for strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP & SOX

Financial modeling

Data analytics

Regulatory reporting

Team development

Communication

Financial controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance CPA

Job description

Great West, an Old Republic Company, is seeking a Director of Finance to lead our accounting and financial reporting efforts at our corporate office in South Sioux City, NE. This role partners with executives to drive data-driven decision-making and strengthens internal controls and reporting accuracy.

You will oversee a high-performing team, influence strategic planning, and advance automation and reporting efficiencies using advanced financial modeling tools.