Director, Financial Reporting – Accounting Policy

Root Inc.

. Lead preparation and review of periodic SEC filings and US GAAP financial statements, supporting schedules, disclosures, earnings materials, and management reporting .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $170,300 - $212,900 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in SEC filings, US GAAP financial statement preparation, and technical accounting research, while effectively leading financial reporting teams and enhancing internal controls. Strong ability to communicate complex accounting conclusions to senior management and external auditors.

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SEC FilingsUS GAAP Financial StatementsTechnical Accounting ResearchFinancial Reporting ManagementStatutory Accounting Principles

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingAccounting Policy DevelopmentComplex Accounting DocumentationData Flow ImprovementAudit Committee Presentations

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

WorkivaNetSuiteExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMaster's DegreeMBA

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingP&C InsuranceNAIC ReportingRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead preparation and review of periodic SEC filings and US GAAP financial statements, supporting schedules, disclosures, earnings materials, and management reporting
Own the financial reporting calendar, disclosure controls, tie-outs, review procedures, and coordination with internal contributors
Lead technical accounting research and prepare or review accounting memoranda for complex, unusual, and non-routine transactions
Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies, position papers, and implementation guidance
Monitor new accounting standards, SEC rules, and relevant regulatory developments
Assess impacts of new guidance and coordinate implementation plans
Partner with statutory accounting and regulatory reporting teams on US statutory accounting requirements, NAIC reporting, and GAAP differences
Coordinate with external auditors and advisors on quarterly reviews, annual audits, consultations, and technical accounting matters
Enhance internal controls over financial reporting and remediate identified gaps
Oversee and develop the financial reporting and accounting policy team
Improve reporting systems, data flows, and close processes
Prepare and review Audit Committee and Board presentations
Explain Root’s results to regulators, auditors, and investors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and CPA
Master’s or MBA preferred
At least 10 years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience
Significant experience in public accounting, a public company, or both
Experience in P&C insurance preferred
5 years of management experience of high performing teams
Experience with SEC filings and US GAAP financial statement preparation or review
Experience researching and documenting complex accounting conclusions and communicating them to senior management and external auditors
Working knowledge of statutory accounting principles, NAIC annual and quarterly statements, and the relationship between statutory and US GAAP reporting
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with financial reporting, consolidation, or enterprise resource planning systems such as Workiva and NetSuite
Candidates must be on camera for virtual interviews

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for competitive bonus
Equity offering
Work in whatever location works best across the US
Reasonable accommodation during all aspects of the hiring process