Vice President of Data & Reporting Services

ARU•Winston Salem, NC

4d•Remote

About The Position

Founded in 2016, ARU has quickly risen to become the U.S. leader in Specialty property insurance underwriting, product development, loss control, and technology . JOIN OUR TEAM! ARU continues to grow at a rapid pace, and we are currently seeking an experienced, hands-on Vice President of Data & Reporting Services to oversee enterprise data, financial reporting, and risk for a multi-unit MGU services organization. Oversight will include building and developing teams in a newly formed company unit focused on launching new lines of business. A few words from ARU's CEO, Will Johnson: "I started ARU in 2016 at ground zero, with zero customers, zero revenue, and one big foundational idea: other market participants were operating fundamentally flawed models that were not sustainable . I strongly believe ARU could deliver substantial value by making a clean break from the legacy underwriting methods -- and by building a completely new and innovative approach. But - I must say, believing it and executing it were two very different things, ha! While it certainly has not been easy, amazing work by the ARU team has generated superlative growth and profitability results, and it continues to be incredibly fulfilling to see ARU's original mission be realized. We are now seeking the next leader for our team, a VP of Data & Reporting Services . If you are a world-class insurance operations professional who's seeking to do the best work of your career, I invite you to reach out to us." WHAT WILL YOU DO? The Vice President of Data & Reporting Services leads the Data & Reporting Services function, including financial data management, data warehouse and data mart development, carrier reporting (BDX), and the delivery of high-quality operational and analytical reporting.

Requirements

10+ years of P&C insurance experience with deep knowledge of agency/MGA/MGU and carrier operations.
Executive-level experience (COO or equivalent) in an insurance agency, MGU/MGA environment, or similar organization.
Strong understanding of premium accounting, commissions, bordereau/carrier reporting, and insurance data flows.
Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams in finance, operations, data, or reporting.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with modern data platforms and BI tools.
Experience with data warehouses, BI/reporting tools, and data governance best practices.
Exceptional thoroughness, accuracy, personal organization, time management, and record-keeping skills.
Excellent critical thinker and problem-solver under pressure.
High intellectual curiosity, with an enjoyment of learning and self-improvement.
Proven ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and accompanying results.
Perform with a high level of polish and professionalism in all spoken and written communications, addressing all interactions tactfully.
Adherence to remote-work standards is required, which includes but is not limited to : Maintain a professional home-office set-up with desk, chair, and space to work. (Technical equipment provided).
Have reliable high-speed internet.
Ensure office space is an enclosed, separate, non-shared room free from distractions, including members of the household or pets.
Must be willing and able to work either Eastern or Central business hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise data, reporting, and analytics functions, including financial reporting, data warehouse operations, and risk reporting.
Define and manage data capture and reporting requirements with MGU business units across premium, commissions, billing, and acquisition expenses.
Oversee transmission of financial data to the holding company accounting department and risk data to carriers, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
Manage data marts and reporting infrastructure supporting dashboards, operational reports, and analytics.
Define and enforce standards for rating data, exposure data, catastrophe attributes, schedules, risk characteristics, and underwriting variables.
Ensure high standards for data accuracy, data quality, governance, and timely delivery of reporting outputs.
Lead teams spanning data engineering, analytics, governance, and carrier reporting. The objective is to ensure portfolio companies are data-ready as they launch and scale by establishing common, reusable standards that support growth with fewer operational or financial surprises.
Partner closely with underwriting, finance, operations, and technology leaders to align data workflows and reporting needs.
Support product launches, program expansions, new carrier relationships, and specialty underwriting initiatives.
Responsible for the completion and reporting of audit and data reviews according to the governance schedule.
Provide strategic recommendations to enhance underwriting margin, improve data flow efficiency, and reduce operational risk.
Own and standardize quality underwriting, operational, and financial data flows from portfolio companies to the group.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Financial Benefits
100% Remote
Competitive Salary with an annual bonus opportunity
Disability & Life Insurance
401(k) with Company match %; immediately vested
Health & Wellness
100% Company-Paid Employee Health Insurance ( via employer-paid HSA contributions )
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Dependent Care (FSA)
Telehealth Services
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Dental & Vision Offering
Pet Insurance
Wellness Discounts
Growth & Development Opportunities
Internal Growth
Professional Development Reimbursement
Time Off & Support
Generous Paid Time Off
Company Holidays
Leaves (including parental)