Senior Director, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director, Financial Accounting & Reporting based in United States.** This senior leadership role oversees accounting, financial reporting, and analysis activities across an assigned line of business. You will provide strategic financial guidance while ensuring reporting accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls across domestic and international entities. The position partners closely with executive finance, risk, compliance, audit, and business stakeholders on complex initiatives, acquisitions, and joint ventures. You will lead financial statement preparation, reporting improvements, risk monitoring, and accounting policy implementation. The role combines technical accounting expertise with people leadership, project management, and strategic influence. It is an opportunity to shape financial processes, strengthen governance, and support important business decisions in a highly collaborative environment. ### Accountabilities: - Lead the accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, and related activities for assigned business entities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial information. - Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements while ensuring adherence to applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and the NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR). - Serve as a key finance contact for assigned entities, coordinating with accounting, budgeting, controlling, risk, compliance, and other finance teams to ensure consistent and timely reporting. - Support strategic initiatives across domestic and international entities, including acquisitions, joint ventures, financial projects, and other business transformation activities. - Develop and implement innovative strategies to streamline financial reporting, improve processes, and communicate financial information effectively while considering relevant market, industry, and internal business factors. - Monitor financial and control risks related to reporting, communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders, and support interactions with external auditors, internal auditors, and regulators. - Partner directly with audit teams to review, evaluate, and implement effective controls across financial processes and systems, ensuring appropriate governance and compliance. - Review general ledger activity to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established accounting principles and procedures. - Monitor and implement changes in accounting guidance, financial policies, and internal controls to maintain compliance and protect organizational interests. - Collaborate cross-functionally on financial forecasts, budgets, and strategic business plans, providing analysis and insights that support informed decision-making. - Recommend and implement improvements to financial policies, procedures, reporting processes, and controls to drive continuous quality and operational improvement. - Lead, coach, and develop direct reports by setting clear expectations, providing timely feedback, conducting performance reviews, and supporting career and performance development. - Prioritize and distribute departmental work appropriately, ensuring team capabilities are aligned with business needs and that employees have opportunities to develop their skills. - Monitor staffing levels, turnover, productivity, and overall team performance while maintaining appropriate service and quality standards. - Participate in recruiting and hiring activities to identify and select qualified talent for the finance organization. - Develop and manage the department budget, monitor expenses, and ensure operating costs remain within established levels. ### Requirements - A **Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience** is required, with at least three additional years of experience related to the functional area. - At least **6 years of management experience** with responsibility for hiring, training, assigning work, coaching, and managing the performance of direct reports is required. - In-depth knowledge of **Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)** and the **NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR)** is essential. - Strong experience in financial accounting, reporting, financial analysis, internal controls, audit processes, and regulatory compliance is expected. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively with business partners, finance professionals, external auditors, internal auditors, vendors, and other stakeholders is required. - Proven experience influencing senior management and other constituents to achieve strong financial, operational, and business outcomes is important. - Excellent project management skills are required, including the ability to manage multiple large and complex projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and deadlines. - Superior analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, with the ability to evaluate financial information, identify risks, interpret complex requirements, and develop practical solutions. - Strong organizational and planning capabilities are required, including attention to detail, effective prioritization, multitasking, and the ability to adapt quickly when business priorities change. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills are important for presenting financial information, explaining accounting matters, influencing stakeholders, and leading teams. - Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and people-development capabilities are required, together with the ability to build accountability and maintain effective communication across the organization. - A flexible and adaptable approach is important, with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing priorities and business needs. - A **clean credit history as reported by a credit report** is required. - For remote work, candidates should be highly engaged and effective in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings when required to support communication and team alignment. ### Benefits - **Salary range of $126,000–$191,625**, with actual compensation determined by experience and other job-related factors permitted by applicable law. - Potential eligibility for **bonuses and commissions** as part of the overall compensation package. - **Remote work** from anywhere in the United States. - Access to comprehensive employee benefits designed to support health, financial security, and overall well-being. - The opportunity to lead financial accounting and reporting activities across a complex business environment involving domestic and international entities. - Exposure to strategic initiatives including **acquisitions, joint ventures, financial transformation, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-level projects**. - Significant interaction with executive leadership, finance functions, auditors, regulators, and cross-functional stakeholders. - The opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop a finance team while influencing accounting policies, reporting standards, controls, and process improvements. - A collaborative and flexible remote environment that values strong communication, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.