VP of Financial Reporting

Overview

Our client, a fast‑growing insurance organization, is seeking an accomplished Vice President of Financial Reporting to lead enterprise‑wide reporting functions across statutory, regulatory, and GAAP frameworks. This leader will play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency in all financial reporting while driving enhancements in reporting processes, controls, and systems.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned insurance reporting expert with deep knowledge of STAT reporting requirements and hands‑on experience preparing and reviewing XBRL filings. This role requires a confident communicator who can partner with executive leadership, regulators, auditors, and cross‑functional teams.

• Regulatory & Statutory Reporting
• Lead and oversee all STAT reporting requirements, including quarterly and annual statements.
• Ensure accurate preparation of state and NAIC filings and respond to regulatory inquiries.
• Maintain current knowledge of NAIC updates, capital requirements, and regulatory changes.

• XBRL Management
• Lead the preparation and review of XBRL‑tagged financial statements.
• Manage validation, taxonomy updates, tagging accuracy, and overall XBRL reporting quality.
• Partner with technology teams and reporting vendors to optimize XBRL processes.
• Direct all aspects of consolidated financial reporting and disclosures.
• Ensure timely and accurate GAAP reporting, including footnotes and management commentary.
• Strengthen internal controls around financial reporting, including SOX compliance where applicable.

• Leadership & Strategic Partnership
• Lead and mentor the financial reporting team while building a high‑performing reporting organization.
• Collaborate closely with FP&A, Actuarial, Treasury, and Operations leadership.
• Provide reporting insights, trends, and recommendations to the CFO and executive team.

• Process Improvement & Systems
• Drive modernization in reporting tools, automation, and workflow efficiency.
• Partner with IT and implementation teams to enhance reporting systems and analytics capabilities.
• Establish best‑practice reporting frameworks, calendars, and governance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial reporting experience within the life insurance industry.
• Deep knowledge of STAT reporting, including NAIC requirements and state regulatory filings.
• Hands‑on experience with XBRL preparation, tagging, validation, and taxonomy management.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, statutory accounting principles, RBC, and regulatory capital.
• Experience leading reporting teams and managing executive‑level communication.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven track record implementing process improvements and reporting automation.

• High‑impact executive role with direct visibility to the CFO and Board.
• Opportunity to modernize and scale reporting functions in a transforming organization.
• Collaborative, mission‑driven leadership team that values innovation and expertise.