Director of Financial Accounting

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Tampa, FL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
Lead and manage the accounting function including monthly/quarterly/annual close, insurance accounting (reserves, reinsurance, catastrophe activity), SOX compliance and audits. Provide technical GAAP accounting guidance, establish policies and controls, drive process and system improvements, partner cross-functionally, and develop high-performing accounting teams to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
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Slide Insurance - Fun. Innovation Driven. Fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology.

At Slide, you will not only be part of a successful team, but you will also be a part of our Slide Vibe/award winning culture where collaboration and innovation are expected, recognized and awarded!

As Director of Financial Accounting, you’ll lead core accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and shape the processes and teams that drive financial excellence across the organization.

What You’ll Do
  • 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.
What You Bring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred
  • 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

What Slide Offers To You
The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology! Slide offers many opportunities to collaborate and innovate across the company and departments, as well as get to know other Sliders. From coffee chats, to clubs, to social events - we plan it, so all Sliders feel included and Enjoy their Journey.
Benefits - Created using Slider feedback, Slide offers a 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!
2023 - 2026 BEST PLACE TO WORK - Tampa Bay Business Journal   

2024, 2025 & 2026 TOP WORKPLACE - Tampa Bay Times   & USA TODAY

 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA
  • 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
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The Company
HQ: Tampa, FL
80 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Slide stands at the forefront of innovative homeowners insurance solutions, offering flexible coverage options to meet the evolving needs of today's homeowners. Established in 2021 in Tampa, FL, Slide was built by industry veterans with extensive knowledge of the property insurance landscape. We have quickly grown to one of the top ten largest Florida homeowners’ insurance companies. Slide combines technology with robust financial backing, ensuring our policyholders are fully restored following a covered loss. Our financial resilience is underscored by a Demotech Rating of “A” (Exceptional), bolstered by a $1.8B reinsurance program.

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