Director, Risk Management

DescriptionCentral Garden & Pet is looking for a Director of Risk Management in our Walnut Creek, CA office. This position is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the company's global corporate insurance program. This role manages complex insurance portfolios, leads enterprise-wide risk assessment and mitigation strategies, and serves as President of the company's wholly owned captive insurance company. The Director partners closely with cross-functional leaders and business units to safeguard the company's $3.2B in annual revenue and 6,000+ employees worldwide, ensuring protection of assets, operational resilience, and long-term business continuity.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead the global Corporate Insurance, including risk assessment, insurance placement, policy administration, and claims management.Develop and execute the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, including risk identification, mitigation strategies, and ongoing monitoring.Serve as President of the company's Hawaii-domiciled captive insurance company, overseeing coverage, premium, accounting, claims, actuarial processes, and service provider relationships.Direct the preparation and review of insurance renewals, policy terms, coverage limits, retention levels, and premiums.Oversee management of Workers' Compensation, General Liability, Auto Liability, Property, and miscellaneous lines claims teams; collaborate with legal to drive timely resolutions.Manage relationships with Third Party Administrators (TPAs), including contract negotiation, adjuster oversight across 30+ states, and monitoring aggregate claim performance.Provide insurance-related diligence and integration support for mergers and acquisitions, including pre-close evaluation and post-close program integration.Partner with Safety leadership to reduce OSHA recordables, lower TRIR, and decrease Workers' Compensation claim costs.Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and reporting enhancements to strengthen efficiency and data-driven decision making.Collaborate with Finance, Legal, HR, Health & Safety, and business unit leaders to develop policies, playbooks, and risk management best practices.Review and draft insurance provisions in commercial contracts, leases, and supply agreements; establish and maintain insurance negotiation guidelines and contract playbooks.Serve as the company's subject matter expert on all risk-related issues globally.Stay current with industry trends and maintain strong relationships with insurers, brokers, and service providers.Prepare and present insurance and risk management reports to senior leadership, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors as needed.QUALIFICATIONSDemonstrated expertise in enterprise risk management, captive insurance management, and global insurance programs.Strong financial acumen, including experience negotiating coverage, premiums, and claims settlements.Proven track record of partnering with cross-functional leaders to drive safety, compliance, and cost containment.Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESStrategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision and day-to-day execution.Strong collaborator who builds trust and alignment across diverse teams.Results-oriented leader who drives accountability and continuous improvement.Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence external stakeholders and secure favorable outcomes.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field required; advanced degree (MBA) preferred.12+ years of progressive experience in corporate risk management, insurance, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.Professional certifications such as CPCU, ARM, or CRM strongly preferred.WORKING CONDITIONSHybrid: 3 days/week in office.POSITION INFORMATIONThis position pays $167,100 - 253,000 per year depending on experienceBENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMSComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFree Life and Disability InsuranceHealth and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contributionPaid vacation, holidays and sick timeEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess to thousands of free online coursesDiscounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)Referral Program with cash bonusAccess to on-demand payPaid parental leaveA more complete list of benefits can be found here Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT), (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, C&S, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, Nylaboneand Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. Visitlearn more.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-JH1 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21