Director of Financial Accounting
- $160,000 - $180,000
- Tampa, FL
Director of Financial Accounting / $$$ / Bonus + Benefits / Lead Financial Excellence and Accounting Strategy
A bit about us:
We are a rapidly growing, innovation-driven organization transforming the insurance industry through technology, collaboration, and a customer-focused approach. Our culture is built around passion, purpose, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where employees are encouraged to bring new ideas, challenge the status quo, and make a meaningful impact. We believe great results come from talented people working together, and we invest in creating a workplace where individuals can grow, contribute, and thrive.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic organization at an exciting stage of growth where your leadership will directly influence the future of the accounting function. You’ll have the ability to shape processes, strengthen financial operations, develop teams, and partner with leaders across the business. Beyond the work itself, you’ll be part of a collaborative culture that values innovation, recognition, inclusion, and professional growth while offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being.
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced Director of Financial Accounting to lead and enhance our financial accounting operations. This role will oversee critical accounting functions, drive accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and provide strategic leadership to the accounting organization.
The Director of Financial Accounting will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity across the organization by managing close processes, guiding technical accounting decisions, maintaining compliance standards, and partnering with business leaders to support strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Oversee financial accounting operations, including insurance-related accounting activities such as reserves, reinsurance, and catastrophe-related transactions
Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and governance standards aligned with GAAP and regulatory requirements
Provide technical accounting guidance and evaluate complex transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment
Maintain strong internal controls and support SOX compliance initiatives
Partner with internal stakeholders across finance and operations to improve processes and reporting capabilities
Manage relationships with internal and external auditors
Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals while building a high-performing team culture
Ensure accounting operations support accurate, reliable, and scalable financial reporting
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA strongly preferred
8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
5+ years of experience in P&C insurance or regulated financial services
5+ years of leadership and people management experience
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Experience with insurance accounting, reserves, and reinsurance preferred
Proven ability to analyze complex accounting matters and provide sound judgment
Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
The Director of Financial Accounting will play a key role in ensuring financial integrity across the organization by managing close processes, guiding technical accounting decisions, maintaining compliance standards, and partnering with business leaders to support strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting
Oversee financial accounting operations, including insurance-related accounting activities such as reserves, reinsurance, and catastrophe-related transactions
Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and governance standards aligned with GAAP and regulatory requirements
Provide technical accounting guidance and evaluate complex transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment
Maintain strong internal controls and support SOX compliance initiatives
Partner with internal stakeholders across finance and operations to improve processes and reporting capabilities
Manage relationships with internal and external auditors
Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals while building a high-performing team culture
Ensure accounting operations support accurate, reliable, and scalable financial reporting
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA strongly preferred
8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
5+ years of experience in P&C insurance or regulated financial services
5+ years of leadership and people management experience
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Experience with insurance accounting, reserves, and reinsurance preferred
Proven ability to analyze complex accounting matters and provide sound judgment
Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
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