Chief Financial Officer | Insurance & Public Sector
Location: New York City (Hybrid)
Compensation: $175,000 to $185,000 Base Salary + Pension & Benefits
Job Summary
We are partnering with a unique, mission-driven organization operating at the intersection of insurance, financial regulation, and public service to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
This highly visible leadership position will oversee financial operations across a portfolio of insurance entities, with responsibility for statutory and GAAP reporting, treasury, investment oversight, budgeting, audits, reinsurance collections, and financial governance.
The opportunity is particularly well suited to an experienced finance executive with a background spanning insurance, nonprofit organizations, government, or other highly regulated environments. The successful candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding assets, maintaining financial integrity, and supporting an important public-interest mission.
Skills & Experience
- 15+ years of progressive financial management experience, ideally including CFO, Controller, or comparable senior finance leadership responsibilities.
- CPA license in good standing and MBA required.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. statutory accounting, GAAP, and cash-basis accounting principles.
- Experience within insurance, reinsurance, nonprofit, government, or regulated financial services environments.
- Background in insurance receivership, insolvency, run-off, or public-sector financial oversight highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience managing financial reporting, audits, budgeting, treasury, and internal controls.
- Familiarity with reinsurance accounting, billing, and commutations advantageous.
- Strong general ledger and financial systems experience, ideally including JD Edwards or comparable ERP platforms.
- Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams while maintaining a hands-on approach to financial operations.
- Excellent communication, judgement, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
Detailed Job Description
- Serve as the principal financial advisor to executive leadership, providing oversight and strategic guidance across financial operations.
- Lead a team of accounting and finance professionals responsible for financial reporting, treasury, and related activities.
- Oversee the preparation of statutory and GAAP financial statements, annual reports, regulatory filings, and tax returns.
- Direct annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and cash flow planning.
- Manage treasury operations, investment reporting, liquidity oversight, and relationships with external investment advisors.
- Serve as the primary contact for internal and external auditors, coordinating annual audits and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Oversee reinsurance billing, collections, and commutation activities.
- Develop and maintain financial policies, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
- Manage general ledger operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting systems.
- Partner with regulators, legal advisors, auditors, and other external stakeholders on financial and compliance matters.
- Support financial analysis associated with insurance restructuring, insolvency, and receivership activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen financial governance, and enhance reporting processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader seeking a broad CFO mandate within a stable, mission-driven organization where financial stewardship, regulatory integrity, and public service are central to its purpose.
If interested, please apply to the role or email your resume to Ryan Borchers. Only qualified applicants will receive a reply.
