Director of Finance-Financial Analytics

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Finance is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial operations and reporting.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, maintain and implement financial accounting systems, software, and business processes.

• Manage financial reporting, state and regulatory compliance filings.

• Direct the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports in accordance with statutory accounting practices.

• Monitor and analyze department work to develop efficient procedures and use of resources to enhance the workflows of the department.

• Manage hiring, training, counseling, termination and performance appraisals of Accounting personnel.

• Advise Accounting department staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.

• Support the Vice President - Finance with special projects, workflow process improvements, and various operations matters

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (DIRECTOR) – FINANCIAL ANALYTICS

• Serve as Data Governance lead for financial data.

• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process.

• Develop and maintain key performance metrics.

• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

• Develop and deliver reporting for Executive leadership team, Board, and other stakeholders.

• Develop strategies for analyzing metrics to identify trends, processes, and system opportunities and recommend action.

• Work with business units and IT to address specific financial data and reporting issues and requirements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

The individual in this position must meet the following general requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting.

• MBA, CPA, CFA or other advanced financial credential preferred.

• 7 to 10 years of experience in a senior level finance or accounting position.

• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations.

• Microsoft Suite experience required. Advanced Excel and Word skills required, including power query

• Advanced proficiency in SQL and business intelligence (BI) dashboard tools, including experience with refactoring existing queries. (Director – Financial Analytics)

• Duck Creek Insurance suite system (including Clarity, Snowflake) experience preferred.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Salary: $215,250-$220,250

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