California FAIR Plan Association
Director of Finance-Financial Analytics (Remote)
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Finance is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial operations and reporting.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Research, maintain and implement financial accounting systems, software, and business processes.
• Manage financial reporting, state and regulatory compliance filings.
• Direct the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports in accordance with statutory accounting practices.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop efficient procedures and use of resources to enhance the workflows of the department.
• Manage hiring, training, counseling, termination and performance appraisals of Accounting personnel.
• Advise Accounting department staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Support the Vice President - Finance with special projects, workflow process improvements, and various operations matters
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (DIRECTOR) – FINANCIAL ANALYTICS
• Serve as Data Governance lead for financial data.
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Develop and maintain key performance metrics.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and deliver reporting for Executive leadership team, Board, and other stakeholders.
• Develop strategies for analyzing metrics to identify trends, processes, and system opportunities and recommend action.
• Work with business units and IT to address specific financial data and reporting issues and requirements.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
The individual in this position must meet the following general requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting.
• MBA, CPA, CFA or other advanced financial credential preferred.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in a senior level finance or accounting position.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Microsoft Suite experience required. Advanced Excel and Word skills required, including power query
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and business intelligence (BI) dashboard tools, including experience with refactoring existing queries. (Director – Financial Analytics)
• Duck Creek Insurance suite system (including Clarity, Snowflake) experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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