Head of Finance

James Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Pension plan

401(k)

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A prominent global property & casualty insurance leader is seeking a Head of Finance – Claims to oversee financial planning and performance in New York or Atlanta. This role requires 8–12 years of finance experience, especially within commercial insurance, with leadership responsibilities. A strong focus on modernization and transformation within the department is essential, along with collaboration across multiple functions. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven background in commercial property & casualty insurance.
• Deep understanding of claims reserve accounting and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations for the Claims division.
• Collaborate with enterprise FP&A to deliver executive-level dashboards.
• Serve as finance lead on transformation projects.

Skills

Financial operations

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Workday

Sapiens

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

This range is provided by James Search Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

Head of Finance – Claims

Location: New York, NY or Atlanta, GA

Compensation: $200,000 – $250,000 base + bonuses + pension + 401(k) + full benefits package

About the role and the company.

James Search Group is working with a prominent global property & casualty insurance leader to identify a highly experienced Head of Finance – Claims to join either their New York or Atlanta office. This critical leadership role will serve as a strategic finance partner to the Claims organization, overseeing financial planning and performance while driving modernization and transformation efforts within the department.

This role is ideal for a dynamic finance executive with deep industry experience in commercial P&C insurance, particularly within claims or operational finance, who thrives in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Performance Oversight:

• Lead all financial operations for the Claims division, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly performance reporting.
• Collaborate with enterprise FP&A to deliver executive-level dashboards and actionable financial insights.
• Analyze key performance indicators, cost drivers, and operating metrics to support data-driven strategic decisions.
• Oversee the financial close and reporting for the claims division, including oversight of the claims adjustment company entity.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of internal reporting through close partnership with corporate controllership.
• Monitor and maintain adherence to claims reserving methodologies in coordination with reserving and actuarial teams.
• Implement strong internal controls and compliance measures across financial processes within Claims.

Strategic Transformation & Modernization:

• Serve as finance lead on transformation projects, offering cost-benefit assessments, ROI modeling, and long-term strategic guidance.
• Partner cross-functionally with IT, Claims Ops, Finance, Reinsurance, and Underwriting on process improvements and systems implementation.
• Contribute to the modernization of finance tools, reporting systems, and data infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA highly preferred.
• 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or controller-level role.
• Proven background in commercial property & casualty insurance; experience with claims operations is strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of claims reserve accounting, financial modeling, and regulatory compliance within the insurance industry.
• Track record of successfully supporting business transformation or large-scale technology rollouts.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to influence across departments and executive stakeholders.
• Proficiency with financial and analytics systems such as Workday, Sapiens, Power BI, or Tableau.

This is a high-impact leadership role offering significant exposure to executive decision-making and organizational transformation.

Apply today to explore this exclusive opportunity with a global leader in the P&C space.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Insurance

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Medical insurance

Pension plan

Vision insurance

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

401(k)

Student loan assistance

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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