Director of Financial Accounting

Slide Insurance • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Slide Insurance is seeking a Director of Financial Accounting to lead core accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and shape the processes and teams that drive financial excellence across the organization. This role is crucial for maintaining financial integrity and supporting strategic initiatives within a fun, innovation-driven culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting or technical accounting
• 5+ years of experience in P&C insurance or a regulated financial services environment
• 5+ years of leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, insurance accounting, and internal control frameworks (SOX)
• Proven ability to assess complex transactions and provide sound accounting judgment
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills

Nice To Haves

• CPA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Oversee insurance accounting, including reserves, reinsurance, and catastrophe-related activity
• Maintain strong internal controls and SOX compliance; support internal and external audits
• Provide technical accounting guidance and establish policies aligned with GAAP and regulatory standards
• Partner cross-functionally to align accounting with business operations and strategic initiatives
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and team development within the accounting function
• Provide leadership and oversight of the financial accounting function, ensuring accounting operations support accurate and reliable financial reporting.
• Establish clear accounting standards, expectations, and governance across operational accounting activities performed by accounting management and staff.

Benefits

• The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology!
• Opportunities to collaborate and innovate across the company and departments
• Coffee chats, clubs, and social events
• Comprehensive and affordable benefits package to cover all aspects of health...Physical, Emotional, Financial, Social and Professional.
• A Lifestyle Spending Account is set up for each Slider and Slide contributes to it monthly for use on any benefit that individually suits you - Health Your Way!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director