Director Financial Reporting

GAINSCO•Richardson, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

GAINSCO is seeking a Director, Financial Reporting to lead the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and financial reporting process. The role is responsible for balance sheet integrity, audit readiness, and strong accounting operations, while improving processes, controls, and systems to provide timely, accurate, and scalable financial information. The Director reports to the VP, Controller and supervises Accounting Staff. The position leads close activities and financial reporting; oversees balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany activity, bank and cash accounting, and financial statement support schedules; and supports statutory reporting, regulatory filings, audits, and internal controls. It also monitors accounts payable operations and expense reporting, partners with leadership, FP&A, IT, and auditors, and develops the team while advancing automation, system enhancements, and continuous improvement. This is a hybrid position. Applicants must be eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. immediately; GAINSCO will not sponsor work authorization. Offers are contingent on satisfactory background investigation and pre-employment drug test results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience, including direct ownership of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities and preparation or review of financial reporting deliverables.
Direct accounting and financial reporting experience within the Property & Casualty insurance industry.
Prior experience leading people, developing staff, or overseeing team deliverables.
Experience supporting or coordinating external audits, 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.
Ability to partner cross-functionally with 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.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation is strongly preferred.
Experience with ERP systems, process improvement, automation, or financial systems enhancements.

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 accounts payable operations and expense reporting, and improve processes 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.