Director, Finance

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Insurance
The Role
Lead and develop the accounting and financial reporting team, oversee monthly/quarterly/annual reporting and regulatory filings, ensure GAAP and SOX compliance, manage external audits, provide financial insights to executives, and drive process improvements and automation.
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Director, Finance



We are seeking a Director of Finance who brings strong analytical capabilities, advanced financial modeling expertise, and experience leveraging modern analysis tools to drive data-informed decision-making. This individual will play a critical role in translating complex financial information into actionable insights that influence strategic business direction. In addition, this role will partner across the organization, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and provide strong leadership to a finance team, guiding the team’s development while upholding disciplined financial processes and controls within an insurance environment.


Location: Corporate Office in South Sioux City, Nebraska


What You’ll Do

  • Lead and develop a collaborative accounting and financial reporting team
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and regulatory filings
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements
  • Serve as primary liaison for external audits and financial reporting matters
  • Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making
  • Drive process improvements, automation, and reporting efficiencies
  • Leverage financial modeling and advanced analytical tools to evaluate business performance and support data-driven decision-making
  • Translate complex financial data into actionable insights and reporting that inform strategic planning and enterprise initiatives

 

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field – CPA required
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls (SOX experience preferred)
  • Insurance or Property & Casualty experience is a plus
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills
  • Experience leveraging financial modeling and advanced analytical tools to support business insights and decision-making
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into meaningful, actionable financial insights
  • Insurance or Property & Casualty experience is a plus
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Your Future Starts Here: Benefits That Support Your Lifestyle

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous paid time off and paid company holiday schedule
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability, Company Match 401(k), HSA, FSA
  • Paternal Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility and Family Planning Assistance, Pet Insurance, Retail Discount Programs
  • Community volunteer opportunities
  • Wellness programs, gym subsidies, and support for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
  • Scholarships for dependents and tuition reimbursement to further your education
  • Company paid continuing education and monetary awards for professional development

 

Who we are:

For over 65 years, Great West, An Old Republic Company has provided premier insurance products and services to thousands of truck drivers and trucking companies across America. We have offices located around the country, and over 1,200 professionals are proud to call us an employer of choice. We are dedicated to the success, happiness, and wellness of our employees. If you are looking for a company where your contributions are valued, your continued learning is financially supported, and customer service is a priority, we want to talk to you. Apply today and join one of America's largest insurers of trucking companies as we help keep the nation's economy moving forward one mile at a time.


To learn more about Great West and our office locations, please visit our website www.gwccnet.com/careers.


Great West is an equal opportunity employer.


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA
  • 10+ years progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial controls
  • SOX experience
  • Insurance or Property & Casualty experience
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Great West Casualty Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Great West Casualty Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Great West Casualty Company.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO scales by tenure and is paired with company holidays, a floating holiday, and multiple paid leaves covering parental bonding, disability, caregiving, military service, jury duty, and bereavement. This breadth supports time away for both routine rest and significant life events.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits A shorter standard workweek and broad hybrid eligibility support day-to-day balance. Wellness resources such as an EAP and fitness-club subsidies further reinforce lifestyle support.
  • Retirement Support The 401(k) program includes employer matching with potential additional annual company contributions. This structure bolsters long-term savings alongside other financial protections.

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The Company
HQ: South Sioux City, NE
975 Employees
Year Founded: 1956

What We Do

Working together, Joe Morten & Son, Inc. and Great West Casualty Company provide specialized insurance products and services to thousands of truckers across the country. Our unique focus on the trucking industry allows us the opportunity to provide valuable insight and understanding to the variety of people we encounter every day. If your passion is to help others, you value education and continuous improvement, you enjoy participating in community activities, and you want to be valued for your contributions, come be part of our successful team. We are members of the Old Republic group of insurance companies. Old Republic International Corporation, our ultimate parent holding company, ranks among the nation's 50 largest publicly held insurance organizations with a substantial interest in major segments of the industry. Other regional locations: -Knoxville, TN -Bloomington, IN -Boise, ID -Arlington, TX To learn more, please visit www.gwccnet.com. Join our Talent Community for job alerts and priority resume review. Go to www.gwccnet.com/talent-community. View our LinkedIn community rules at http://info.gwccnet.com/great-west-casualty-company-community-rules. Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatWestCasualtyCompany/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreatWestCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiukqjdbXgFwF-a_qLVUmfQ

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