Insurance Finance Director & Controller — Hybrid

Oliver James Group; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

hybrid flexibility

medical

dental

vision coverage

paid time off

employer retirement contribution

disability and life insurance

educational assistance

professional development opportunities

Job summary

Oliver James seeks a Director of Finance / Controller to lead the finance organization in Maryland with robust GAAP knowledge and insurance industry experience. The role oversees month-end close, financial reporting, and external audits, while guiding the accounting team.

Responsibilities include regulator filings, internal controls, board reporting, and system/process improvements. A CPA or CPA track is highly preferred, with strong leadership and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or active CPA credential required.
• At least 10 years of accounting experience, including 5+ years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP; exposure to statutory accounting is a plus.
• Advanced Excel, MS 365, and accounting systems proficiency.
• Excellent communication, organization, and team leadership skills.
• Insurance industry experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close, financial statement prep, presentation, and reporting.
• Oversee quarterly and annual NAIC and state regulator filings.
• Manage accounting operations including GL, AP, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Maintain reporting controls and policies; improve reconciliations and data integrity.
• Support executive and board reporting with quarterly packages and metrics.
• Serve as primary contact for external audits; coordinate with regulators and auditors.
• Lead and develop the accounting team through coaching and training.
• Partner with leadership on business decisions; drive system/process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Insurance industry experience

Financial reporting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA credential

Tools

Microsoft 365

Accounting systems

ERP systems

General ledger

Job description

Oliver James seeks a Director of Finance / Controller to lead the finance organization in Maryland with robust GAAP knowledge and insurance industry experience. The role oversees month-end close, financial reporting, and external audits, while guiding the accounting team.

Responsibilities include regulator filings, internal controls, board reporting, and system/process improvements. A CPA or CPA track is highly preferred, with strong leadership and communication skills essential.