Director Financial Reporting
A technical P&C leader with 8+ years of Insurance GAAP expertise, specializing in high-growth reporting and hands-on mastery of Planful and BlackLine.
Location: Atlanta, GA (Sandy Springs) – Hybrid/Onsite
Industry: Insurance / Financial Services (Private Equity Owned)
Role Overview:
As the Director of Financial Reporting, you will serve as a critical leader within the finance organization, owning the full suite of financial reporting and analysis. This is a high-visibility role designed for a "hands-on" leader who can navigate the complexities of Insurance GAAP while driving strategic FP&A initiatives.
You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, managing cash flow, and providing the executive team with actionable insights to support capital deployment and corporate growth. This role is ideal for a technical expert who thrives in a fast-paced, Private Equity-backed environment and is eager to leverage advanced technology to streamline financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Financial Reporting & Compliance:
GAAP Ownership: Lead and manage the financial reporting function, ensuring 100% compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Special-Purpose frameworks.
Insurance Accounting: Execute and oversee core insurance-specific metrics, including IBNR (Incurred But Not Reported), DAC (Deferred Acquisition Costs), premium recognition/revenue, and loss ratio analysis.
External Reporting: Own the production and filing of timely financial statements, including comprehensive quarterly and annual reports.
Audit Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit requests, providing technical accounting guidance for complex transactions.
Strategic FP&A & Leadership:
Executive Partnership: Act as a strategic partner to the CFO and senior leadership to establish departmental goals and analyze budget vs. trend variances.
Board Presentations: Lead the production of Board financial packages, including high-level forecasts and ad hoc strategic presentations.
Business Growth: Support efforts to implement new partners and sales channels, providing financial modeling to ensure profitable expansion.
Systems & Technology Optimization:
Process Automation: Lead initiatives to enhance the application of technology within the finance function.
System Management: Drive deep utilization of Planful and BlackLine for reporting and reconciliations, exploring new tools to automate the compilation and analysis of results.
Essential Requirements:
Experience & Education:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in Financial Reporting and FP&A.
Industry Core: Direct experience in an Insurance/F&I environment is required. Must be proficient in insurance-specific technicalities: loss triangles, premium recognition, and DAC.
Public Accounting: A background in Big 4 accounting, consulting, or banking is highly preferred.
Environment: Experience within a Private Equity-owned or high-growth organization is a plus.
Technical Skills:
Software Mastery: Hands-on proficiency with Planful and BlackLine is essential.
Advanced Excel: Expert-level modeling and analytical skills.
Technical GAAP: Deep knowledge of technical external reporting requirements.
Compensation & Benefits:
Base Salary: Market Competitive
Bonus: 15% target based on performance metrics.
Insurance: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Company-paid Life and Disability insurance.
Retirement: 401(k) Plan with a competitive Company Match.
Wellness & Culture: Paid Community Service, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Programs, and ongoing Personal Development training.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
Application Requirements:
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be able to successfully pass a comprehensive background check.
About Sperton:
Sperton US is part of Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Financial & Professional Services
- Role
- Finance Director
- Locations
- United States
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Atlanta, GA, US
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
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