Oliver James
Overview
Oliver James is partnering with a leading multi-line carrier to fill an AVP, Finance & Reporting role. Open due to an internal promotion, this position sits at the intersection of accounting expertise, finance transformation, and people leadership. Successful candidates will be well-versed in long duration contract accounting (FAS60, ASC 944) and NAIC Blue Book reporting. What you'll do
Leadership and development: Inspire and elevate a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and growth. You\'ll lead 15-20 professionals (including people leaders) across multiple locations. Financial reporting: Own the end-to-end GAAP and statutory reporting lifecycle for life insurance, annuities and supplemental product lines, ensuring accuracy, insight, and compliance at scale. Finance modernization: Streamline close cycles, enhance process efficiency, and help advance automation and data analytics within the reporting environment. Business partnering: Collaborate closely with senior leadership on initiatives such as new product launches, M&A integrations, and systems transformation. Technical accounting: Assess emerging accounting standards, reinsurance contracts, and long-duration products to ensure proper interpretation and application. Controls and compliance: Oversee SOX-compliant frameworks and act as the primary liaison with auditors and regulators. Key Skills / Qualifications
Bachelor\'s in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred; master\'s a plus). 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Strong foundation in life insurance and long-duration accounting (ASC 944, FAS 60, statutory reporting). Experience with internal controls, SOX, and financial systems implementation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — able to build trust, lead through change, and partner across functions. A balanced mindset: technically sharp, self-aware, and eager to coach, learn, and improve. Ideally ex-Big 4 with industry experience (but open to exceptional public-accounting candidates ready to make the leap). Employment details
This is a permanent, full-time position. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Tyler.Cloutier@oliverjames.com.
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Oliver James is partnering with a leading multi-line carrier to fill an AVP, Finance & Reporting role. Open due to an internal promotion, this position sits at the intersection of accounting expertise, finance transformation, and people leadership. Successful candidates will be well-versed in long duration contract accounting (FAS60, ASC 944) and NAIC Blue Book reporting. What you'll do
Leadership and development: Inspire and elevate a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and growth. You\'ll lead 15-20 professionals (including people leaders) across multiple locations. Financial reporting: Own the end-to-end GAAP and statutory reporting lifecycle for life insurance, annuities and supplemental product lines, ensuring accuracy, insight, and compliance at scale. Finance modernization: Streamline close cycles, enhance process efficiency, and help advance automation and data analytics within the reporting environment. Business partnering: Collaborate closely with senior leadership on initiatives such as new product launches, M&A integrations, and systems transformation. Technical accounting: Assess emerging accounting standards, reinsurance contracts, and long-duration products to ensure proper interpretation and application. Controls and compliance: Oversee SOX-compliant frameworks and act as the primary liaison with auditors and regulators. Key Skills / Qualifications
Bachelor\'s in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred; master\'s a plus). 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Strong foundation in life insurance and long-duration accounting (ASC 944, FAS 60, statutory reporting). Experience with internal controls, SOX, and financial systems implementation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — able to build trust, lead through change, and partner across functions. A balanced mindset: technically sharp, self-aware, and eager to coach, learn, and improve. Ideally ex-Big 4 with industry experience (but open to exceptional public-accounting candidates ready to make the leap). Employment details
This is a permanent, full-time position. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Tyler.Cloutier@oliverjames.com.
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