Who are we?
A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.
We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world?
Learn more about our unique culture and history.
Job Opportunity:
BHSI is seeking a Finance Technology Leader to join our Enterprise Solutions team. This role is critical to driving the digital transformation of our global finance function. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Solutions, you will partner closely with the Global Head of Finance and other key stakeholders (e.g., NICO, BHEI) to design and execute a comprehensive digital finance strategy that enhances operational efficiency, enables faster insights, and improves job satisfaction across the organization.
You will lead large-scale finance technology initiatives, manage our existing suite of finance applications, and deliver scalable solutions for General Ledger & Reporting, Credit Control & Receivables, and Finance & Accounting systems. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in finance processes and technologies, strong leadership skills, and the ability to navigate the complexities of a global insurance organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a digital finance transformation strategy, focusing on automation, process reengineering, and enhanced reporting capabilities.
- Design and maintain a scalable, resilient finance technology ecosystem that integrates multiple financial systems and ensures accurate, efficient data flow.
- Oversee the portfolio of finance-centric applications, ensuring strategic alignment, lifecycle management, and optimization to support global business needs.
- Build strong business cases for finance technology initiatives and present to executive leadership for approval.
- Develop and manage budgets for finance technology programs, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with business priorities.
- Lead RFP processes, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations for finance technology solutions.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership, translating complex technical information into actionable insights.
- Gain deep knowledge of BHSI’s finance technology landscape, including international requirements, multi-currency, and regulatory complexities.
- Lead and motivate cross-functional, multi-disciplinary, globally distributed teams, including vendor partners, with a focus on achieving outcomes.
- Drive change management and adoption strategies to ensure successful implementation of new technologies.
- Collaborate with all key stakeholders to align technology initiatives with BHSI’s long-term goals, assume positive intent, and exhibit a growth mindset.
- Identify and remediate technical debt and vulnerabilities to reduce risk and maintain system reliability.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators for finance technology initiatives, ensuring continuous improvement and measurable impact.
- Drive application portfolio rationalization and lifecycle planning to maximize value and reduce complexity.
- Maintain and optimize existing finance applications, tools, and platforms to ensure security, reliability, and availability.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- 15+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, including leadership roles in finance technology, application management, program management, or enterprise transformation.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale, mission-critical finance technology initiatives from strategy through execution, ideally in global or highly regulated environments.
- Deep understanding of finance processes and systems, including General Ledger, Reporting, Credit Control, Receivables, Accounting, and reconciliation workflows.
- Strong data-driven mindset, leveraging analytics for decision-making, performance measurement, and continuous improvement.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to construct and articulate a long-term vision for finance technology and application portfolio management.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability, with a focus on risk mitigation and operational excellence.
- Executive presence and ability to influence at all organizational levels, including senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- High ownership mindset, demonstrating accountability, delivery focus, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Experience collaborating with business leaders, enterprise architects, and technical teams to align technology solutions with business objectives.
- Technical background or hands-on experience in enterprise applications, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), integrations, and architecture is desirable.
- Advanced analytical and portfolio management skills, with ability to evaluate application value, cost, risk, and performance to inform strategic decisions.
- Experience with global finance operations, including multi-currency and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Good understanding of financial reporting standards and audit processes.
- Proven ability to manage vendors and contracts for finance technology solutions.
- Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks for financial systems.
- Prior experience in insurance or financial services industry is a plus.
- Demonstrated success in change management and stakeholder adoption for large-scale technology initiatives.
- Strong technical expertise in finance technology platforms and digital finance tools.
- Experience integrating multiple finance applications to create a seamless ecosystem.
BHSI Offers:
- A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
- A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other stakeholders.
- A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
- Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
- Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
- Life Insurance (for you and your family)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
The base salary range for this position in Boston is $200,000 to $250,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Skills Required
- 15+ years of experience in Information Technology, including leadership roles
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale finance technology initiatives
- Deep understanding of finance processes and systems
- Strong data-driven mindset
- Experience with global finance operations
- Technical background in enterprise applications and cloud platforms
- Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks
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What We Do
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is an organization committed to providing long-term risk solutions and claims care to our customers backed by the financial strength of Berkshire Hathaway. We’re passionate about analyzing risk markets and tailoring insurance solutions that provide businesses with the flexibility they need to pursue opportunities. Accessibility, collaboration, responsibility, and integrity are at the core of how we conduct business. Ease of doing business is a priority, which means our teammates are empowered to collaborate and think creatively to achieve customer satisfaction. Our company culture puts a premium on responsiveness so we can get business done effectively, efficiently, and thoroughly. Come learn more about our products and services, our mission and our culture at www.bhspecialty.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/bhspecialty.
