About this role
POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Finance is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial operations and reporting.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Research, maintain and implement financial accounting systems, software, and business processes. • Manage financial reporting, state and regulatory compliance filings. • Direct the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports in accordance with statutory accounting practices. • Monitor and analyze department work to develop efficient procedures and use of resources to enhance the workflows of the department. • Manage hiring, training, counseling, termination and performance appraisals of Accounting personnel. • Advise Accounting department staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions. • Support the Vice President - Finance with special projects, workflow process improvements, and various operations matters
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (DIRECTOR) – FINANCIAL ANALYTICS • Serve as Data Governance lead for financial data. • Manage the budgeting and forecasting process. • Develop and maintain key performance metrics. • Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. • Develop and deliver reporting for Executive leadership team, Board, and other stakeholders. • Develop strategies for analyzing metrics to identify trends, processes, and system opportunities and recommend action. • Work with business units and IT to address specific financial data and reporting issues and requirements.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE The individual in this position must meet the following general requirements: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting. • MBA, CPA, CFA or other advanced financial credential preferred. • 7 to 10 years of experience in a senior level finance or accounting position. • Knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations. • Microsoft Suite experience required. Advanced Excel and Word skills required, including power query • Advanced proficiency in SQL and business intelligence (BI) dashboard tools, including experience with refactoring existing queries. (Director – Financial Analytics) • Duck Creek Insurance suite system (including Clarity, Snowflake) experience preferred. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. $215,250-$220,250