AVP, Financial Close Leader

Fortitude Re

. Direct and coordinate enterprise-wide financial processes across all regions .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial processes, audit coordination, and strategic initiative execution within the financial services industry. Proficient in stakeholder collaboration, project management, and delivering executive communications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Process ManagementAudit CoordinationStrategic Initiative ExecutionProject ManagementRegulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisAudit ProcessesData AnalyticsProcess ImprovementFinancial ReportingStrategic PlanningProject ManagementRegulatory ComplianceInsurance KnowledgeBusiness Analysis

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCollaborationRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointWordExcelFinance Strategic Management SystemIntranet Platforms

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesInsurance(Re)InsuranceAudit CommitteeStakeholder CoordinationHigh-Growth Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct and coordinate enterprise-wide financial processes across all regions
Maintain the Finance Strategic Management System
Execute the financial audit plan and coordinate with external auditors
Align agendas for audit committee and internal management
Develop and execute strategic initiatives to accelerate financial deliverables
Manage the finance calendar, status calls, milestones, and process documentation
Manage Finance projects and drive them to completion
Support initiative planning and recalibrate the strategic plan as needed
Collaborate with business leaders and track follow-up items to closure
Identify process improvement and automation opportunities with Data & Analytics and Finance teams
Develop executive communications and presentations for company, investor, board, and audit committee audiences
Prepare monthly reports for audit and board meetings
Maintain Finance content across internal and intranet platforms
Coordinate stakeholders to ensure consistent organizational messaging
Coordinate audit materials and serve as primary liaison with PwC

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting preferred; Operations or Project Management a plus
7+ years of professional experience in insurance or financial services industry
Strong knowledge of (re)insurance or other financial markets
Knowledge of audit processes and regulatory compliance
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly organized and detail oriented with outstanding organizational and planning abilities
Strong project management skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth organization preferred
Strong collaboration and relationship-building ability
Skilled in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and other office applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
Generous benefits package
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace culture