James Search Group
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$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Head of Finance – Claims Location:
New York, NY or Atlanta, GA Compensation:
$200,000 – $250,000 base + bonuses + pension + 401(k) + full benefits package About the role and the company. James Search Group is working with a prominent global property & casualty insurance leader to identify a highly experienced
Head of Finance – Claims
to join either their New York or Atlanta office. This critical leadership role will serve as a strategic finance partner to the Claims organization, overseeing financial planning and performance while driving modernization and transformation efforts within the department. This role is ideal for a dynamic finance executive with deep industry experience in commercial P&C insurance, particularly within claims or operational finance, who thrives in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment. Key Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Performance Oversight: Lead all financial operations for the Claims division, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly performance reporting. Collaborate with enterprise FP&A to deliver executive-level dashboards and actionable financial insights. Analyze key performance indicators, cost drivers, and operating metrics to support data-driven strategic decisions. Oversee the financial close and reporting for the claims division, including oversight of the claims adjustment company entity. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of internal reporting through close partnership with corporate controllership. Monitor and maintain adherence to claims reserving methodologies in coordination with reserving and actuarial teams. Implement strong internal controls and compliance measures across financial processes within Claims. Strategic Transformation & Modernization: Serve as finance lead on transformation projects, offering cost-benefit assessments, ROI modeling, and long-term strategic guidance. Partner cross-functionally with IT, Claims Ops, Finance, Reinsurance, and Underwriting on process improvements and systems implementation. Contribute to the modernization of finance tools, reporting systems, and data infrastructure. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA highly preferred. 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or controller-level role. Proven background in commercial property & casualty insurance; experience with claims operations is strongly preferred. Deep understanding of claims reserve accounting, financial modeling, and regulatory compliance within the insurance industry. Track record of successfully supporting business transformation or large-scale technology rollouts. Skilled communicator with the ability to influence across departments and executive stakeholders. Proficiency with financial and analytics systems such as Workday, Sapiens, Power BI, or Tableau. This is a high-impact leadership role offering significant exposure to executive decision-making and organizational transformation. Apply today
to explore this exclusive opportunity with a global leader in the P&C space. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Finance Industries Insurance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at James Search Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
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New York, NY $175,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $220,000.00-$260,000.00 2 months ago New York, NY $250,000.00-$300,000.00 6 days ago New York, NY $200,000.00-$250,000.00 1 month ago New York, NY $160,000.00-$210,000.00 6 months ago New York, NY $300,000.00-$350,000.00 2 months ago New York, NY $160,000.00-$195,000.00 6 days ago New York City Metropolitan Area $275,000.00-$350,000.00 1 month ago New York City Metropolitan Area 2 weeks ago New York, NY $120,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $175,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $200,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $225,000.00-$300,000.00 1 day ago New York City Metropolitan Area 3 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $175,000.00-$225,000.00 1 week ago Director, Corporate Finance JV Management
New York, NY $160,000.00-$170,000.00 5 days ago New York, NY $120,000.00-$160,000.00 1 month ago New York City Metropolitan Area $180,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $190,000.00-$220,000.00 2 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $250,000.00-$300,000.00 1 week ago Newark, NJ $250,000.00-$300,000.00 1 month ago New York City Metropolitan Area $250,000.00-$350,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $150,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago Chief Financial Officer for Private Equity Portfolio Company
New York City Metropolitan Area 2 weeks ago Brooklyn, NY $180,000.00-$240,000.00 2 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Head of Finance – Claims Location:
New York, NY or Atlanta, GA Compensation:
$200,000 – $250,000 base + bonuses + pension + 401(k) + full benefits package About the role and the company. James Search Group is working with a prominent global property & casualty insurance leader to identify a highly experienced
Head of Finance – Claims
to join either their New York or Atlanta office. This critical leadership role will serve as a strategic finance partner to the Claims organization, overseeing financial planning and performance while driving modernization and transformation efforts within the department. This role is ideal for a dynamic finance executive with deep industry experience in commercial P&C insurance, particularly within claims or operational finance, who thrives in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment. Key Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Performance Oversight: Lead all financial operations for the Claims division, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monthly performance reporting. Collaborate with enterprise FP&A to deliver executive-level dashboards and actionable financial insights. Analyze key performance indicators, cost drivers, and operating metrics to support data-driven strategic decisions. Oversee the financial close and reporting for the claims division, including oversight of the claims adjustment company entity. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of internal reporting through close partnership with corporate controllership. Monitor and maintain adherence to claims reserving methodologies in coordination with reserving and actuarial teams. Implement strong internal controls and compliance measures across financial processes within Claims. Strategic Transformation & Modernization: Serve as finance lead on transformation projects, offering cost-benefit assessments, ROI modeling, and long-term strategic guidance. Partner cross-functionally with IT, Claims Ops, Finance, Reinsurance, and Underwriting on process improvements and systems implementation. Contribute to the modernization of finance tools, reporting systems, and data infrastructure. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA highly preferred. 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or controller-level role. Proven background in commercial property & casualty insurance; experience with claims operations is strongly preferred. Deep understanding of claims reserve accounting, financial modeling, and regulatory compliance within the insurance industry. Track record of successfully supporting business transformation or large-scale technology rollouts. Skilled communicator with the ability to influence across departments and executive stakeholders. Proficiency with financial and analytics systems such as Workday, Sapiens, Power BI, or Tableau. This is a high-impact leadership role offering significant exposure to executive decision-making and organizational transformation. Apply today
to explore this exclusive opportunity with a global leader in the P&C space. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Finance Industries Insurance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at James Search Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Pension plan Vision insurance Child care support Paid maternity leave 401(k) Student loan assistance Paid paternity leave Tuition assistance Disability insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Finance” roles.
New York, NY $175,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $220,000.00-$260,000.00 2 months ago New York, NY $250,000.00-$300,000.00 6 days ago New York, NY $200,000.00-$250,000.00 1 month ago New York, NY $160,000.00-$210,000.00 6 months ago New York, NY $300,000.00-$350,000.00 2 months ago New York, NY $160,000.00-$195,000.00 6 days ago New York City Metropolitan Area $275,000.00-$350,000.00 1 month ago New York City Metropolitan Area 2 weeks ago New York, NY $120,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $175,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $200,000.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $225,000.00-$300,000.00 1 day ago New York City Metropolitan Area 3 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $175,000.00-$225,000.00 1 week ago Director, Corporate Finance JV Management
New York, NY $160,000.00-$170,000.00 5 days ago New York, NY $120,000.00-$160,000.00 1 month ago New York City Metropolitan Area $180,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $190,000.00-$220,000.00 2 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $250,000.00-$300,000.00 1 week ago Newark, NJ $250,000.00-$300,000.00 1 month ago New York City Metropolitan Area $250,000.00-$350,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $150,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago Chief Financial Officer for Private Equity Portfolio Company
New York City Metropolitan Area 2 weeks ago Brooklyn, NY $180,000.00-$240,000.00 2 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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