Strategic CFO - Insurance Finance Leader & Growth

W. R. Berkley; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life

Disability

401(k) and Profit-Sh Sharing plans

Job summary

Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group (BMAG), a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial activities for BMAG and related units.

The role requires strategic finance leadership, strong GAAP and statutory reporting, and oversight of accounting, forecasting, and controls. You will partner with senior management to optimize costs, drive performance, and ensure regulatory compliance, while developing a high-performing finance team and delivering timely financial

Qualifications

• 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles.
• Property & Casualty Insurance experience including Statutory and GAAP reporting.
• Proficiency with Oracle, PeopleSoft, and Excel.
• Experience in financial reporting, planning, and cost control.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic finance leader on 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.
• Provides leadership in the development and continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Directs the development and implementation of cost-effective financial reporting and accounting activities.
• Formulates effective financial oversight and internal accounting standards that comply with company and regulatory requirements.
• Contributes to the achievement of business objectives through the accurate and timely identification and resolution of accounting issues/opportunities.
• Directs the monthly reporting process and delivers accurate/timely monthly reports through effective utilization of all management information tools to optimize revenue and minimize financial exposure.
• Manage and direct the expense and general ledger process.
• Monitors financial transactions to ensure that expenses are in line with company expenses and profit objectives and are consistent with company policies.
• Drives innovation, including taking advantage of automation opportunities and new ways to streamline and make processes more efficient.
• Development of direct and indirect reports in both behavioral and job skills is crucial and a key component of the position. This includes regular career aspiration discussions.
• Responds to all activities related to corporate accounting/reporting requirements.
• Ensures that effective internal controls are in place and ensures compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting. Provides high-level analysis and recommendations for corrective action as necessary.

Education

Experience in financial leadership

Tools

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Excel

Job description

Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group (BMAG), a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial activities for BMAG and related units.

The role requires strategic finance leadership, strong GAAP and statutory reporting, and oversight of accounting, forecasting, and controls. You will partner with senior management to optimize costs, drive performance, and ensure regulatory compliance, while developing a high-performing finance team and delivering timely financial