Chief Financial Officer

Company DetailsCarolina Casualty is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines insurance writers in the United States. We specialize in liability, physical damage, cargo, and other insurance solutions for the commercial auto markets, including trucking, public transportation, and others.The company is an equal opportunity employer.ResponsibilitiesThe Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, overseeing all financial operations for a growing commercial auto insurance company headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. This role is responsible for ensuring the financial health, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth of the organization through expert leadership in financial reporting, reinsurance management, billing operations, budgeting, planning, financial analysis, and credit risk assessment.Key functions will include but are not limited to:Financial Leadership & ReportingOversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP, statutory insurance accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.Lead quarterly and annual statutory filings to state insurance departments and other regulatory bodies.Manage relationships with auditors and corporate departments.Reinsurance ManagementDevelop and execute the company’s reinsurance strategy to optimize risk transfer and capital efficiency.Oversee reinsurance accounting and reporting.Monitor reinsurance recoverables and ensure timely settlements.Billing & CollectionsDirect billing operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.Implement policies and controls to optimize premium collection and reduce delinquencies.Budgeting & Financial PlanningLead the annual budgeting process, including revenue and expense forecasts.Provide multi-year financial projections to support corporate strategy and growth initiatives.Monitor actual results against budget, providing actionable variance analysis to leadership.Financial Analysis & StrategyDeliver data-driven insights to improve underwriting profitability, claims cost control, and operational efficiency.Evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and expansion initiatives from a financial perspective.Credit Review & Risk ManagementOversee credit risk assessments for policyholders.Monitor the company’s overall risk exposure, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting / FinanceCPA Preferred20+ years of progressive financial leadership experience in the property & casualty insurance industry, with at least 5 years at the executive level.Strong understanding of statutory insurance accounting, NAIC reporting requirements, and reinsurance practices.Proven ability to manage budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning processes.Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.Experience working with auditors and reinsurance partners.Previous large-scale operational and project management experience.Additional Company DetailsWe do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies or firms. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.Sponsorship DetailsSponsorship not offered for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17