Location: New York, NY or Omaha, NE
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Industry: Life (Re)Insurance
The Opportunity
A fast-growing life/annuity insurance platform, backed by a top-tier investment firm, is building a next-generation M&A insurance company. They are seeking a strategic, execution-driven Financial Controller to lead statutory and regulatory accounting while shaping the finance team for scale.
What You’ll Do
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Lead statutory close, reporting, and regulatory filings across multiple U.S. insurance entities.
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Oversee Blue Book reporting, statutory audits, and all aspects of financial controllership.
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Partner with executive leadership on capital planning, reinsurance structures, and investment strategy.
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Build and refine accounting infrastructure, systems, and processes to support rapid growth.
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Manage asset schedules, investment reporting, and reinsurance accounting with a focus on compliance and performance.
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Serve as a key contact for regulators, auditors, and rating agencies.
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Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering accountability and excellence.
What You Bring
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10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in insurance, reinsurance, or financial services.
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Deep technical expertise in US STAT, US GAAP, and regulatory frameworks.
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Strong background in statutory reporting, M&A integration, and reinsurance accounting.
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CPA, MBA, or CFA preferred.
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Hands-on and strategic – comfortable both rolling up your sleeves and presenting to the board.
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Proven ability to thrive in high-growth, high-expectation environments with tight deadlines.
Why This Role
A rare opportunity to step into a CFO-caliber position at a company backed by institutional capital and led by executives with deep investment and insurance expertise.
Interested?
To be considered please apply using the prompts provided or alternatively, please reach out to Chris Dodds at Oliver James [email protected]
