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Chief Financial Officer | Commercial P&C Insurance | Virginia
I’m partnering on an exciting opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer to join a growing commercial Property & Casualty insurance business, overseeing two operating units within a well-established US insurance group.
This is an opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to join the senior leadership team, work closely with the President and play a key role in driving business performance, financial strategy and continued growth.
The Opportunity
Location & Package
The business combines the resources and financial backing of a major US insurance group with the flexibility and close-knit environment of a regional carrier. The leadership team is focused on growth, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing with the business over the longer term.
If you’re an ambitious insurance finance leader considering your next move, or know someone who could be a strong fit, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.
[email protected]
Apply Now
I’m partnering on an exciting opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer to join a growing commercial Property & Casualty insurance business, overseeing two operating units within a well-established US insurance group.
This is an opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to join the senior leadership team, work closely with the President and play a key role in driving business performance, financial strategy and continued growth.
The Opportunity
- CFO responsibility across two insurance operating units, with a broad remit spanning accounting, financial reporting, FP&A and financial planning.
- Direct partnership with the President and wider corporate finance leadership, providing strategic insight and supporting key business decisions.
- Lead monthly financial reporting, general ledger, expense management, annual statements and budgeting and forecasting.
- Oversee financial controls, regulatory compliance and both GAAP and statutory reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, drive automation and enhance the efficiency of the finance function.
- Lead, develop and mentor a team of finance professionals, with three direct reports.
- 10 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience.
- Property & Casualty insurance experience is essential, including both STAT and GAAP insurance reporting.
- Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and expense management capabilities.
- Familiarity with direct and agency billing.
- Experience with financial systems, ideally Oracle and PeopleSoft, alongside strong Excel skills.
- A commercially minded leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills, sound business judgement and a proven track record of developing and engaging teams.
Location & Package
- Glen Allen, Virginia, with five days per week in the office.
- Base salary of $210,000 to $275,000.
- Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
- Potential long-term incentives, subject to eligibility and approval.
- Relocation or signing bonus support may be available.
The business combines the resources and financial backing of a major US insurance group with the flexibility and close-knit environment of a regional carrier. The leadership team is focused on growth, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing with the business over the longer term.
If you’re an ambitious insurance finance leader considering your next move, or know someone who could be a strong fit, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.
[email protected]
Apply Now
Salary : $210,000 - $275,000