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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for director finance in Ridgeland, MS is $107,774.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,700.00 and $127,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectDirector FinanceFinancial Controller
Primary FocusStrategic financial planning and leadershipFinancial reporting, compliance, and internal controls
ResponsibilitiesOversees finance department, develops financial strategiesPrepares financial statements, manages audits
Required CredentialsTypically CPA or CFA, advanced degree often preferredUsually CPA, accounting background essential
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, cross-departmental collaborationFinance and accounting teams, internal focus

The main difference between a Director Finance and a Financial Controller lies in their focus. The Director Finance is responsible for strategic financial planning and leadership, while the Financial Controller handles day-to-day financial reporting and compliance. Both roles require strong accounting credentials, but the Director Finance often has a broader, strategic scope within organizations.

What does a finance director do?

As a finance director, your primary responsibilities are to assess the financial needs of a company and direct funds appropriately. You build a financial foundation that allows your organization to grow. You are in charge of reviewing expenditures, planning the company budget, providing accounting management services, analyzing data, maintaining documents, and fulfilling other executive duties. You report your findings and recommendations to help with company effectiveness and efficiency. You can usually find finance director positions at small to medium businesses, with larger organizations may utilizing the position differently.

What does a director finance do?

A Director of Finance is a senior executive responsible for overseeing an organization's financial operations. They manage budgeting, financial planning, reporting, and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves analyzing financial data to guide strategic decisions, managing finance teams, and working closely with other departments to support business objectives. Directors of Finance also play a key role in risk management and developing long-term financial strategies.

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To thrive as a Director of Finance, you need deep expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning, typically supported by a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, and often a CPA or MBA. Familiarity with financial management software, ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, and advanced Excel skills is crucial for overseeing complex financial operations. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities help you manage teams and influence executive decision-making. These skills ensure accurate financial reporting, effective resource allocation, and the overall financial health of the organization.

What are some common challenges faced by a director finance when leading a finance team in a growing organization?

As a Director of Finance in a growing organization, you'll often encounter challenges such as adapting financial strategies to support rapid expansion, integrating new systems or processes, and ensuring compliance across evolving business units. Balancing day-to-day financial management with long-term planning is crucial, as is fostering strong collaboration across departments like operations, HR, and executive leadership. Navigating these complexities requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
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Associate Director - Life Underwriting

Corebridgefinancial

Ridgeland, MS • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Who We Are
At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That's why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.
We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

  • We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and act decisively for our customers and partners.
  • We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
  • We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
  • We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.
Who You'll Work With

Corebridge Financial is an outstanding franchise that brings together a broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement and institutional products offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We hold long-standing, leading market positions in many of the markets we serve. With our strong capital position, customer orientation, breadth of product expertise and deep distribution relationships across various channels, we are well positioned to serve growing market needs.

We have a legacy of working to make the world a better place, and that begins with our most important asset, our employees. We're proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most - your health care, savings, financial protection, and wellbeing.

About the role

The underwriting organization is responsible for underwriting new life applications with a focus on delivering a best in class customer experience. Underwriting team members provide medical and financial risk assessment on applications for individual life insurance applications.
The primary responsibility of the Director, Life Underwriting is to accurately assess medical and financial risk, protecting the mortality results of the organization while also supporting sales. Underwriting team members interact frequently with our customers and therefore the role requires a customer centric and relationship focused attitude, excellent communication skills as well as accountability for accurate and prompt processing.


This position reports to the Managing Underwriting Director and will work with Case Managers, Internal & External Wholesalers and NMO's/Firms.

Responsibilities
Underwrite complex formal applications and informal quote applications with the ability to evaluate and take final action in an independent manner within approval authority guidelines.
Analyze complex information and interpret to reach comprehensive medical and financial assessments based on company guidelines and policy.
Effectively manage change, defuse conflict and negotiate positive results.
Able to take a cross-functional view of work processes and understand the ramifications to other areas of actions taken and decisions made.
Must be organized and able to manage a large caseload.
Demonstrate superior technical underwriting knowledge and skills.
Ability to provide training to internal and external customers on underwriting topics.
Able to independently and effectively interact with a sophisticated field force dealing with an upscale market.

Skills and Qualifications

Experience with brokerage distribution marketplace.

5+ years of life underwriting experience with demonstrated competence and experience handling larger face amount cases.

Required Approval authority up to $7,000,000.

FLMI, FALU and/or CLU designations preferred or progress toward these designations.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $118,000 to $128,000 [CA,D.C, HI, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT, WA] at the commencement of employment. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate's geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications. In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Work Location

This position is currently designated as remote.

#LI-ST1 #REMOTE

Why Corebridge?
At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.
Benefit Offerings Include:

  • Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
  • Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location. In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
  • Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
  • Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
  • Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.


Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.
Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

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UW - UnderwritingEstimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%Relocation Provided: NoAmerican General Life Insurance Company

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