Director Financial Reporting

GAINSCO•Richardson, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

GAINSCO, a provider of property and casualty insurance specializing in non-standard personal auto policies, is seeking a Director, Financial Reporting. Since its acquisition by State Farm in 2020, GAINSCO has strengthened its position in the market. This role is crucial for leading the end-to-end execution of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and financial reporting process. The Director will be responsible for ensuring balance sheet integrity, audit readiness, and robust accounting operations, while also driving improvements in processes, controls, and systems to deliver accurate and scalable financial information. This position reports to the VP, Controller and supervises Accounting Staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA designation strongly preferred.
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct ownership of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities and preparation or review of financial reporting deliverables.
Prior experience leading people, developing staff, or overseeing team deliverables is required.
Experience supporting or coordinating external audit activities, including audit requests, documentation, walkthroughs, and issue remediation.
Experience managing or overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany activity, and cash-related accounting processes with a strong focus on accuracy and documentation.
Experience supporting statutory reporting, regulatory filings, and internal control execution in a deadline-driven environment.
Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally with teams such as FP&A, IT, auditors, and accounting leadership to resolve issues, improve processes, and support business reporting needs.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and statutory reporting concepts.
Ability to manage deadlines, drive process discipline, and maintain high-quality documentation.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to partner effectively across functions, including IT, FP&A, and auditors.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems, process improvement, automation, or financial systems enhancements is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting.
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany activity, bank and cash accounting, and financial statement support schedules.
Support statutory reporting, regulatory filings, audit readiness, and internal control execution.
Monitor AP operations, expense reporting, and process improvements to strengthen efficiency and controls.
Partner with leadership, FP&A, IT, and auditors to resolve issues and support business decisions.
Lead and develop the team while driving automation, system enhancements, and continuous improvement.