Vice President, APD Controller

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Controllership Leadership

• Owns and leads the APD controllership function, with full accountability for financial reporting outcomes, control environment, and accounting integrity.
• Develops and executes the strategic direction for APD accounting and reporting, aligned with Protective’s Finance and enterprise priorities.
• Ensures alignment and integration of APD reporting within the broader corporate reporting framework.

Financial Reporting & Business Performance

• Accountable for the accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of APD financial reporting, including GAAP and Statutory results where applicable.
• Provides executive-level financial insights and analysis to enable business decision-making and performance management.
• Oversees end-to-end close and reporting processes for APD, including high-volume, transaction-driven product lines and complex distribution models.

Technical Accounting & Policy Leadership

• Serves as the senior accounting authority for APD, setting direction on accounting policy interpretation and application.
• Leads evaluation of complex or non-routine transactions, including new product structures, distribution arrangements, and acquisitions.
• Ensures consistency, scalability, and governance of accounting practices across APD and alignment with enterprise standards.

Governance, Risk & Control Oversight

• Establishes and maintains a best-in-class control environment, consistent with SOX and Protective’s risk management expectations.
• Accountable for controls over premium recognition, claims/reserves, commissions, and financial reporting.
• Oversees engagement with Internal Audit, external auditors, and regulators, ensuring strong governance and regulatory compliance.

Strategic Business Partnership

• Acts as a trusted advisor to the APD executive leadership, influencing strategy through financial, accounting, and risk perspectives.
• Partners across functions to support growth initiatives, including new product development, distribution expansion, and acquisition activity.
• Balances business objectives with financial discipline, ensuring decisions reflect both growth and control considerations.

Executive Influence & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Influences resource allocation, prioritization, and execution across multiple disciplines impacting APD financial outcomes.
• Builds strong alignment across Financial Planning and Analysis; Actuarial, Operations, Risk, and Legal to drive enterprise-consistent execution.
• Serves as a key representative of APD within the accounting organization and broader Finance leadership team.

Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness

• Provides leadership through senior managers and directors, with accountability for organizational performance and outcomes.
• Develops and executes talent strategies, including succession planning, capability building, and leadership development.
• Establishes a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, aligned with Protective’s values.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 12+ years of progressive accounting/financial reporting experience, with demonstrated leadership at scale.
• Industry: Experience in insurance and/or asset protection products (e.g., warranty, service contracts, credit insurance, GAP).
• Public Accounting: Public accounting experience (Big 4 or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA required.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead large, complex functions and influence executive stakeholders.
• Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting frameworks applicable to property & casualty insurance products.