PWSC Careers
Your Rewarding Career Awaits At PWSC
Ask a PWSC employee why they love their job and they’ll tell you:
“PWSC is a great place to work!”
“They take great care of their employees.”
“Exceptional benefits.”
“Friendly, relaxed atmosphere”
“Nice people!”
PWSC maintains a small-company environment where team work is encouraged and everyone pitches in to get the job done. You’ll expand your professional horizons and learn additional job skills to handle new projects as they come along, and will build strong relationships along with way.
We actively encourage career development, and allow employees to take courses that are appropriate to the advancement of their careers. We cover membership costs for professional societies and groups such as home builder associations.
Giving back is important to us. PWSC employees get involved in causes that help children, like Mustard Seed Ranch and Toys for Tots.
We also know how to kick back. Our Fun Committee plans events and milestone parties as well as our annual holiday party for the entire office, so we get the opportunity to enjoy some down time together.
Open Positions
POSITION: VP, FINANCE
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Vice President of Finance position is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report
LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct supervision of all GAAP financial reporting, managerial accounting, and all accounting personnel
- Act as strategic financial advisor to the CEO and other senior members of the management team; forecast and anticipate internal and external factors and guide business strategy
- Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts
- Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plans of the organization
- Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion
- Prepare and present annual/monthly financial budgeting reports
- Produce accurate and timely quarterly and monthly financial reports, variance analyses, ad-hoc reports and modeling to meet reporting requirements
- Maintain financial and accounting controls and standards across the company
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA Required
- 10 + years experience in accounting or finance
- Exceptional knowledge of GAAP, SOX and SEC reporting
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance related issues
- Proven leadership track record; ability to hire, train and retain “A” players
- Strong past experience in leveraging technology to drive efficiency
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of experience in insurance, warranty, or residential construction
- MBA from Top 30 program
- Background in Big 4 public accounting
POSITION: SENIOR/DIRECTOR OF RISK MITIGATION
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Director of the Risk Mitigation department is responsible for the daily activities of the Warranty Service Support Representatives and Claim Warranty Service Representatives. This includes administration of incoming homeowner calls and written communication related the Home Builder’s Limited Warranty, the Builder’s Limited Warranty and other PWSC products and services. Builder participants in these programs may also call or write with specific questions about the warranty document(s), coverage, dispute settlement process or claim process.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct supervision of the claims and customer service department leaders
- Customer Service team responsible for home owner and builder service support
- Claims team responsible for complaint handling, mediation, arbitration and claims processing
- Liaison between builders, home owners, government agencies, and third party arbitration companies
- Directly involved with the top tier builders in the United States
- Partner with insurance carriers on program underwriting standards and exceptions
- Maintain positive working relationships with Department of Housing Development (HUD)
- Involved in producing and analyzing Customer Service Reports
- Hold and maintain Insurance Licenses in state required to sign-off on recurring reporting requirements as well as reciprocal licenses required for other states
- Direct production of and review of Surplus Lines reporting activities.
- Identify and implement best-in-class process improvements
- Reports to senior executive
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Hire, train and supervise staff including Claims and Customer Service
- Evaluate risk profile of new builder applicants
- Oversee data entry into PWSC CRM system
- Resolve Complex and High Exposure Claim Activities
- Identify and Interpret issues to be elevated to the COO or President
- Prepare files for Legal Department Activities
- Provide department level reporting
- Fulfill Reporting Requirements for State and Local Agencies
- Identify coaching and workshop opportunities to assist staff development
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Strong understanding of new home construction industry. Experience highly recommended.
- Bachelor’s Degree (strongly preferred)
- Excellent customer service and listening skills
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Player-Coach that works well within a team environment
- Self-motivated with a strong level of intellectual curiosity
- Detail oriented
- Current Property & Casualty Insurance License in Commonwealth of Virginia
- Surplus Lines Authority in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Strong leadership / Team Builder with multi-type staff
- Well-developed Management Style (Interpersonal Skills)
- Able to express high levels of Credibility with Clients & Associates
To be considered for new opportunities with PWSC, please send your resume to humanresources@pwsc.com