Director of Accounting

Lead or play a key role in cross‑functional projects, including system implementations, operationalizing new business contracts, and finance modernization initiatives.

Manage project scope, timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder communication.

Anticipate risks and proactively resolve issues to keep initiatives on track.

Identify and implement opportunities to automate, streamline, and standardize accounting and finance processes using AI-enabled data analytics, workflow automation, anomaly detection, document intelligence, reporting automation, and close process automation.

Partner with IT and finance transformation teams on system enhancements, reporting automation, and workflow redesign.

Support the team through change management and the adoption of new tools/processes, including documentation of processes and controls to improve transparency, scalability, and audit readiness.

Ensure automation and AI-enabled solutions are designed with appropriate data quality, documentation, internal control, auditability, and governance considerations.

Partner with internal stakeholders to develop and prepare analytics to review monthly and quarterly financial results, including client level results.

Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, including variances, trends, and key drivers impacting business performance.

Support financial reporting activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory, internal policies, and insurance industry standards.

Serve as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders, influencing decisions through data, judgment, and credibility.

Lead discussions on accounting interpretations, financial impacts, and risk considerations.

Facilitate alignment across teams by proactively identifying issues, proposing solutions, and driving consensus.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience

Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, ERP/reporting systems, and AI-enabled finance tools.

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control concepts.

Demonstrated ability to lead complex work through influence, collaboration, and credibility.

Proven experience driving automation, process improvement, or finance transformation initiatives.

Advanced analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large or complex datasets into actionable insights.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership.