James Search Group · 1 day ago
Head of Finance
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expJames 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.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
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
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
Preferred
CPA or MBA highly preferred
Experience with claims operations is strongly preferred
Benefits
Bonuses
Pension
401(k)
Full benefits package
Company
James Search Group
James Search Group (JSG) is a Recruitment Consultancy founded on 20 years of recruiting experience, specialising in Legal Services, Financial Services and Technology recruiting.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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