• Owns and leads the APD controllership function, with full accountability for financial reporting outcomes, control environment, and accounting integrity.
• Develops and executes the strategic direction for APD accounting and reporting, aligned with Protective’s Finance and enterprise priorities.
• Ensures alignment and integration of APD reporting within the broader corporate reporting framework.
• Accountable for the accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of APD financial reporting, including GAAP and Statutory results where applicable.
• Provides executive-level financial insights and analysis to enable business decision-making and performance management.
• Oversees end-to-end close and reporting processes for APD, including high-volume, transaction-driven product lines and complex distribution models.
• Serves as the senior accounting authority for APD, setting direction on accounting policy interpretation and application.
• Leads evaluation of complex or non-routine transactions, including new product structures, distribution arrangements, and acquisitions.
• Establishes and maintains a best-in-class control environment, consistent with SOX and Protective’s risk management expectations.
• Accountable for controls over premium recognition, claims/reserves, commissions, and financial reporting.
• Oversees engagement with Internal Audit, external auditors, and regulators, ensuring strong governance and regulatory compliance.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to the APD executive leadership, influencing strategy through financial, accounting, and risk perspectives.
• Partners across functions to support growth initiatives, including new product development, distribution expansion, and acquisition activity.
• Balances business objectives with financial discipline, ensuring decisions reflect both growth and control considerations.
• Influences resource allocation, prioritization, and execution across multiple disciplines impacting APD financial outcomes.
• Builds strong alignment across Financial Planning and Analysis; Actuarial, Operations, Risk, and Legal to drive enterprise-consistent execution.
• Provides leadership through senior managers and directors, with accountability for organizational performance and outcomes.
• Develops and executes talent strategies, including succession planning, capability building, and leadership development.
• Establishes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, aligned with Protective’s values.
Requirements
- 12+ years of progressive accounting/financial reporting experience, with demonstrated leadership at scale.
- Experience in insurance and/or asset protection products (e.g., warranty, service contracts, credit insurance, GAP).
- Public accounting experience (Big 4 or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA required.
- Proven ability to lead large, complex functions and influence executive stakeholders.
- Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting frameworks applicable to property & casualty insurance products.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting frameworks, with a strong focus on financial reporting, control environments, and regulatory compliance in the insurance sector. Proven leadership in managing complex financial functions and influencing executive decision-making.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- U.S. GAAP Expertise
- Statutory Accounting Frameworks
- Financial Reporting Leadership
- Public Accounting Experience
- Insurance Industry Knowledge
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting Integrity
- Control Environment Management
- Complex Transaction Evaluation
- Financial Analysis
- Risk Management
- Premium Recognition Controls
- Claims/Reserves Management
- Acquisition Accounting
- End-to-End Close Processes
Soft Skills
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Strategic Influence
- Accountability
- Continuous Improvement
Certifications & Qualifications
- CPA
Industry Keywords
- Insurance
- Asset Protection Products
- Public Accounting
- Big 4 Experience
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Actuarial Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Governance
- Succession Planning
- Organizational Performance