Director of Finance - Captive Reinsurance

This Director of Finance role leads financial strategy for a large program manager and its captive reinsurance company in a hybrid setup in Coppell, TX.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned to long-term business goals
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management across the enterprise
• Deliver actionable financial insights to Board Members and senior leadership
• Drive financial discipline across underwriting, reinsurance, and corporate functions
• Oversee reinsurance financial governance
• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and integrity in all financial statements and disclosures
• Own accounting policy, audit readiness, statutory reporting, GAAP/IFRS compliance, and regulatory filings
• Maintain strong relationships with auditors, regulators, and rating agencies
• Partner with the actuarial team on capital modeling and risk analytics
• Streamline financial systems, reporting tools, and data governance
• Drive automation, digital transformation, and process optimization across finance
• Lead and develop high-performing finance and analytics teams
• Partner with business units to improve margins, operational efficiency, and profitability

Requirements

• Captive reinsurance accounting experience is mandatory
• Proven Director-level financial leadership managing sophisticated financial, actuarial, and analytical functions
• Strong foundation in financial reporting, audit, and regulatory oversight
• Demonstrated ability to lead effectively in complex environments
• Exceptional executive presence, communication skills, and strategic decision-making
• Minimum 7 years of senior financial leadership experience, ideally including Director-level roles
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• CPA, CFA, or actuarial credentials advantageous
• Relocation opportunities available to the Dallas, Texas region
• Experience (Required):
  • Actuarial reserving, capital modeling, and risk analytics: 5 years
  • Captive reinsurance accounting: 5 years

Compensation

• Starting salary: $185,000 per year
• Pay: From $185,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience)

Work Location

• Hybrid remote in Coppell, TX 75019

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Questions

• Do you have a CPA, CFA, or actuarial credentials?
• Clarify whether you have hands-on reinsurance accounting, specifically worked with reinsurance transactions, reporting, or captive/fronting structures (include the type of reinsurance work and number of years of experience).
• Do you have at least five years of senior-level accounting experience with an insurance carrier or a reinsurance company (include organization and number of years in that role).
• Have you led an accounting team before (include size and scope of responsibility).

Legal

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• The company is an equal opportunity employer.
• Before extending a formal offer, candidates will undergo a comprehensive criminal background investigation and a review of their social media profiles.
• Strategix Consulting LLC, Innovative Risk Management and Brown & Brown Insurance do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters, recruitment vendors, or employment agencies (“Recruiting Vendors”). No phone calls.