This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Vice President, Accounting in the United States.
This senior finance leadership role is responsible for overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of external financial reporting across a large, multi-segment organization operating internationally. The position leads SEC and statutory reporting, segment controllership, and financial disclosure governance for a complex, regulated environment. It plays a critical role in ensuring compliance, financial accuracy, and investor-facing transparency while driving strong internal controls and audit readiness. Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, this leader partners closely with the CFO organization, Investor Relations, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and Actuarial teams. The role also drives transformation in accounting operations, leveraging automation, data, and technology to improve efficiency and reporting quality. With a large global team under its leadership, this position blends technical accounting expertise with executive leadership and enterprise-wide influence.
Accountabilities:- Own all external financial reporting processes, including SEC filings (10-K/10-Q), statutory reporting, earnings releases, and related disclosures, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
- Lead coordination with Investor Relations on earnings materials, investor communications, and external financial messaging consistency.
- Oversee quarterly and annual close processes, including audit coordination with internal and external auditors and timely resolution of accounting issues.
- Manage accounting governance, internal controls, and SOX compliance (SEC and NAIC), including design, effectiveness, and remediation efforts.
- Lead financial reporting for capital markets transactions, securities offerings, and related technical accounting matters.
- Present financial results and key judgments to the Audit Committee and senior leadership, including support for complex accounting topics and risk discussions.
- Partner across Finance, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Actuarial, and FP&A to ensure accurate, decision-useful external disclosures.
- Drive modernization of accounting systems, reporting tools, and data analytics capabilities in collaboration with IT and transformation teams.
- Oversee regulatory interactions, including SEC comment responses and compliance engagements.
- Lead a large global accounting organization, ensuring strong talent development, governance, and operating discipline.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- CPA certification required.
- 10+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred, ideally with insurance or financial services clients.
- Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and financial disclosure governance.
- Strong background in external reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination in a regulated environment.
- Experience in property & casualty insurance accounting strongly preferred.
- Proven executive leadership experience managing large, multi-location finance or accounting teams.
- Strong communication and executive presence, with ability to present to Audit Committees and senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead transformation, process improvement, and system modernization initiatives.
- Strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and ability to manage complex technical accounting judgments.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to operate in high-pressure, high-accountability environments.
Benefits:
- Annual base salary range: $287,900 – $337,775, based on experience and qualifications
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and health savings options
- Retirement savings plan with employer support
- Paid time off and flexible leave programs
- Career development and leadership growth opportunities
- Access to modern finance transformation and automation initiatives
- Collaborative, mission-driven, and innovation-oriented work environment
- Employee support programs and wellness resources
- Inclusive workplace culture with strong leadership development focus.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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