Chief Financial Officer

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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a vital member of the Senior Leadership team, overseeing all financial activities for Berkley Oil & Gas. This role is responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and directing functions such as accounting, financial reporting, information analysis, expense control, annual statements, and financial planning/forecasting. The CFO develops and enforces financial and accounting controls to ensure compliance with internal and external standards and plays a key role in strategic business planning to support the financial success of each operating unit.

• Serve as a strategic finance/operations leader and active member of the Senior Leadership team.
• Partner with the President to accelerate execution, optimize outcomes and reduce costs.
• Provide executive management with advice and analysis on the financial implications of business activities.
• Provides leadership in the development and continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Directs the development and implementation of cost-effective financial reporting and accounting activities.
• Formulates effective financial oversight and internal accounting standards that comply with company and regulatory requirements.
• Contributes to the achievement of business objectives through the accurate and timely identification and resolution of accounting issues/opportunities.
• Directs the monthly reporting process and delivers accurate/timely monthly reports through effective utilization of all management information tools to optimize revenue and minimize financial exposure.
• Manage and direct the expense and general ledger process.
• Monitors financial transactions to ensure that expenses are in line with company expenses and profit objectives and are consistent with company policies.
• Drives innovation, including taking advantage of automation opportunities and new ways to streamline and make processes more efficient.
• Development of direct and indirect reports in both behavioral and job skills is crucial and a key component of the position. This includes regular career aspiration discussions.
• Responds to all activities related to corporate accounting/reporting requirements.
• Ensures that effective internal controls are in place and ensures compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting. Provides high-level analysis and recommendations for corrective action as necessary.

• 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles
• Property & Casualty Insurance experience required, including experience in Statutory and GAAP insurance reporting.
• PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment) and a strong working knowledge of all financial systems, preferably Oracle and Peoplesoft, and Excel is preferred.
• Financial reporting and planning experience; expense management skills; expert financial analysis, reporting and accounting skills necessary to meet established and stretch business goals.
• Familiarity with direct and agency billing
• Able to recognize and act on reporting/accounting issues and problems.
• Takes intelligent risks and exercises solid business judgment.
• A proven leader who drives engagement and enables their employees. Will manage 3 direct reports.
• Solid understanding of business objectives to drive bottom-line results; acts in a decisive manner to achieve appropriate results.
• Strong strategic thinker and decision-maker; and consistently sets clear direction by defining goals and priorities; develops trust through demonstrated personal integrity.
• Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages everyone to act in the best interest of the company.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to draft communications that are clear, concise, complete, and professional.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and demonstrate organizational skills while working on multiple projects.
• Ability to travel as needed in the performance of duties.

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance
• MBA and/or CPA desirable

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role