Director of Accounting

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

📋 Description

• Lead or play a pivotal role in cross-functional initiatives, which encompass system implementations, operationalizing new business contracts, and finance modernization projects.

• Oversee project scope, timelines, dependencies, and communication with stakeholders.

• Anticipate potential risks and proactively address issues to ensure initiatives remain on schedule.

• Identify and implement methods to automate, streamline, and standardize accounting and finance operations utilizing AI-driven data analytics, workflow automation, anomaly detection, document intelligence, reporting automation, and close process automation.

• Collaborate with IT and finance transformation teams to enhance systems, automate reporting, and redesign workflows.

• Assist in change management and the adoption of new tools and processes, including the documentation of procedures and controls to enhance transparency, scalability, and audit readiness.

• Ensure that automation and AI-driven solutions incorporate adequate data quality, documentation, internal control, auditability, and governance considerations.

• Create and prepare analytics for reviewing monthly and quarterly financial outcomes, including results at the client level.

• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance, including variances, trends, and key business performance indicators.

• Support financial reporting processes in compliance with U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory regulations, internal policies, and insurance industry standards.

• Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Lead conversations regarding accounting interpretations, financial implications, and risk considerations.

• Foster alignment across teams by identifying issues, proposing solutions, and driving consensus.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.

• At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial leadership.

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

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control principles.

• Proven ability to lead intricate work through influence, collaboration, and credibility.

• Demonstrated experience in driving automation, process improvements, or finance transformation initiatives.

• Advanced analytical skills with the capability to distill large or complex datasets into actionable insights.

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

• Enthusiasm for technology and fluency in AI.

• Experience in change management and adoption leadership.

• Proficient in data-driven decision-making.

• Control-oriented transformation mindset.

• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.

• Strategic thinking complemented by a keen attention to detail.

• Process and automation-focused mindset.

• Demonstrates accountability, ownership, and independent problem-solving abilities.

• CPA designation is advantageous.

• Experience in large global insurance or financial services companies is beneficial.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement plan options with company matching.

• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.