Head of Accounting, Insurance

Senior Accounting Leadership Opportunity (Confidential)

A well‑capitalized, institutional investment platform is seeking a Senior Accounting Leader to join its executive finance team during a pivotal growth phase.

This role will sit at the center of financial reporting, technical accounting, and organizational build‑out for a diversified platform operating across multiple regulated and investment‑driven business lines. The position offers clear progression into a top‑of‑function accounting leadership role based on performance and execution.

• Oversight of external financial reporting and regulatory compliance
• Ownership of complex accounting areas across multiple operating entities
• Technical accounting leadership, including policy development and interpretation
• Building, mentoring, and leading a high‑performing accounting organization
• Managing external advisors and service providers

• Leadership responsibility for a multi‑layered accounting team
• Direct influence over structure, controls, and scalable processes

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong exposure to complex accounting environments (e.g., regulated, financial, or investment‑driven businesses)
• Prior experience supporting public‑company reporting or similar regulatory frameworks
• Deep technical accounting skill set with the ability to operate hands‑on and strategically

• Highly visible position with direct access to senior leadership
• Opportunity to help shape the accounting function at an enterprise level
• Long‑term growth trajectory with meaningful leadership upside

New York City, full‑time (5 days/week)