Chief Financial Officer
Location: Hybrid (Hartford CT, or Jersey City NJ)
Executive Leadership | Insurance Finance | GAAP & Statutory Reporting

Summary
A high-impact, hands-on CFO is needed to lead all financial functions for a multi-entity organization. This executive will oversee a team of 35-40 across reporting, planning, treasury, and compliance, while serving as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team. The ideal candidate brings deep financial expertise, leadership ability, and a strong grasp of operational and capital strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, analysis, and performance reporting across business units

• Oversee GAAP, statutory, and management reporting, with a focus on KPI-driven insights

• Maintain and enhance internal controls, financial policies, and audit readiness

• Manage treasury, tax, investment accounting, accounts receivable, and premium audit functions

• Serve as a liaison to rating agencies, auditors, regulators, investment managers, and banks

• Partner with actuarial teams on reserve adequacy and profitability insights

• Ensure alignment of financial operations with strategic and capital allocation priorities

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or CPA/CFA preferred

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, statutory accounting, and financial controls

• Experience managing cross-functional finance teams in complex environments

• Excellent communication skills and executive presence

• Background in insurance or financial services preferred

• Ability to work onsite at least three days per week in one of the listed office locations