VP – Financial Reporting

Vice President of Financial Reporting

Full-time Exempt

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer

Location:

Austin, TX (Corporate Headquarters located in the Domain)

My client is seeking a Vice President of Financial Reporting with outstanding analytical and management ability to join our Finance team. The Vice President of Financial Reporting will be a hands‑on partner with teams across the Company to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of reported results, while driving efficiencies in financial reporting and maintaining a focus on timely execution. This role will have primary day‑to‑day responsibility for managing and controlling all financial reporting related activities of the company, located in Austin, Texas, and works under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer in the Finance Department.

• Responsible for overseeing all financial reporting and analysis functions, ensuring that all financial statements and reports are accurate and timely and prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and statutory accounting practices.
• Oversee the analysis of current and past financial data and performance and prepare reports based on this analysis. Identify trends in financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement. Review all documentation to develop and improve internal controls over financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, related footnotes, and disclosures including all filings of Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, as well as review of the XBRL submissions while ensuring quality and administering a strict timeline. Manage the internal and external review for these documents.
• Partner with the CFO to determine financial reporting implications for all material business decisions.
• Oversee and review the preparation of quarterly tax provisions and annual income tax, premium tax and franchise tax returns. Coordinate tax filings and payments ensuring timely completion. Identify operational changes impacting tax environment and communicate those changes to relevant parties.
• Create and maintain financial and regulatory reporting calendar to inform parties of necessary deadline process adherence for the monthly, quarterly, financial statements and reports, and monthly financial reporting package for executive and senior management.
• Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts.
• Prepare, review, and lead financial reporting on all regulatory filings of statutory quarterly and annual statements and other related filings.
• Lead monitoring changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry trends to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Ensure the integrity, performance, and maintenance of the financial data and reporting environment.
• Partner with technology teams on database and tool upgrades. Lead the effort to implement new technology or redesigned data structures that would increase reporting performance and functionality.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and a strong work ethic to inspire and motivate team members.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams to provide leadership and support on strategic projects.
• Create a culture of accountability to ensure the delivery of world‑class financial products and services.
• Ability to lead through change as well as the ability to generate disruptive change to create room for new possibilities and creative thinking.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (4‑year degree).
• More than ten (10) years of experience directing and overseeing financial accounting and financial reporting in a public company environment, with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a senior financial leadership position.
• Life insurance or banking industry experience is required.
• Five (5) or more years of experience with SEC filings; XBRL experience is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to think analytically and strategically to identify and solve problems, implement solutions, and advance business initiatives.
• Outstanding organizational skills, including prioritizing and follow‑up and the ability to handle competing demands and priorities.
• Fully proficient in financial software tools (e.g., Oracle, Workiva, Clearwater).
• Fully proficient with SharePoint and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft Excel proficiency at mastery level is required.
• Able to travel locally or nationally by car or plane.
• Sit for long periods of time performing sedentary activities.
• Stand, stoop, and kneel to file for long periods of time.
• Push, pull, and lift up to 20 lbs. of files, supplies, documents, or other related items.