Vice President, APD Controller

• Owns and leads the APD controllership function, with full accountability for financial reporting outcomes, control environment, and accounting integrity.

• Develops and executes the strategic direction for APD accounting and reporting, aligned with Protective’s Finance and enterprise priorities.

• Ensures alignment and integration of APD reporting within the broader corporate reporting framework.

• Accountable for the accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of APD financial reporting, including GAAP and Statutory results where applicable.

• Provides executive-level financial insights and analysis to enable business decision-making and performance management.

• Oversees end-to-end close and reporting processes for APD, including high-volume, transaction-driven product lines and complex distribution models.

• Serves as the senior accounting authority for APD, setting direction on accounting policy interpretation and application.

• Leads evaluation of complex or non-routine transactions, including new product structures, distribution arrangements, and acquisitions.

• Establishes and maintains a best-in-class control environment, consistent with SOX and Protective’s risk management expectations.

• Accountable for controls over premium recognition, claims/reserves, commissions, and financial reporting.

• Oversees engagement with Internal Audit, external auditors, and regulators, ensuring strong governance and regulatory compliance.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to the APD executive leadership, influencing strategy through financial, accounting, and risk perspectives.

• Partners across functions to support growth initiatives, including new product development, distribution expansion, and acquisition activity.

• Balances business objectives with financial discipline, ensuring decisions reflect both growth and control considerations.

• Influences resource allocation, prioritization, and execution across multiple disciplines impacting APD financial outcomes.

• Builds strong alignment across Financial Planning and Analysis;
Actuarial, Operations, Risk, and Legal to drive enterprise-consistent execution.

• Provides leadership through senior managers and directors, with accountability for organizational performance and outcomes.

• Develops and executes talent strategies, including succession planning, capability building, and leadership development.

• Establishes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, aligned with Protective’s values.

• 12+ years of progressive accounting/financial reporting experience, with demonstrated leadership at scale.
• Experience in insurance and/or asset protection products (e.g., warranty, service contracts, credit insurance, GAP).
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA required.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex functions and influence executive stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting frameworks applicable to property & casualty insurance products.

Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting frameworks, with a strong focus on financial reporting, control environments, and regulatory compliance in the insurance sector. Proven leadership in managing complex financial functions and influencing executive decision-making.

• U.S. GAAP Expertise
• Statutory Accounting Frameworks
• Financial Reporting Leadership
• Public Accounting Experience
• Insurance Industry Knowledge

• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Integrity
• Control Environment Management
• Complex Transaction Evaluation
• Financial Analysis
• Risk Management
• Premium Recognition Controls
• Claims/Reserves Management
• Acquisition Accounting
• End-to-End Close Processes

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Strategic Influence
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement

• CPA

• Insurance
• Asset Protection Products
• Public Accounting
• Big 4 Experience
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Actuarial Collaboration
• Regulatory Compliance
• Governance
• Succession Planning
• Organizational Performance