Director, Financial Reporting – Accounting Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the preparation and review of periodic SEC filings, US GAAP financial statements, supporting schedules, disclosures, earnings materials, and management reporting.

• Own the financial reporting calendar, manage disclosure controls, tie-outs, review procedures, and coordinate with internal contributors.

• Spearhead technical accounting research and prepare or review accounting memoranda for complex, unusual, and non-routine transactions.

• Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies, position papers, and implementation guidance.

• Monitor new accounting standards, SEC rules, and relevant regulatory developments.

• Evaluate the impacts of new guidance and coordinate implementation plans.

• Collaborate with statutory accounting and regulatory reporting teams regarding US statutory accounting requirements, NAIC reporting, and GAAP differences.

• Coordinate with external auditors and advisors for quarterly reviews, annual audits, consultations, and technical accounting matters.

• Enhance internal controls over financial reporting and address any identified gaps.

• Oversee and develop the financial reporting and accounting policy team.

• Improve reporting systems, data flows, and closing processes.

• Prepare and review presentations for the Audit Committee and Board.

• Communicate Root’s results effectively to regulators, auditors, and investors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and CPA certification.

• Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial reporting.

• Significant experience in public accounting, working at a public company, or both.

• Experience in P&C insurance is preferred.

• At least 5 years of management experience leading high-performing teams.

• Experience with SEC filings and preparation or review of US GAAP financial statements.

• Proficient in researching and documenting complex accounting conclusions and communicating them to senior management and external auditors.

• Working knowledge of statutory accounting principles, NAIC annual and quarterly statements, and the relationship between statutory and US GAAP reporting.

• Advanced skills in Excel.

• Experience with financial reporting, consolidation, or enterprise resource planning systems such as Workiva and NetSuite.

• Candidates are required to be on camera for virtual interviews.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for a competitive bonus.

• Equity offering.

• Flexibility to work from any location that suits you across the US.

• Reasonable accommodations provided throughout all stages of the hiring process.