James Boos
@jamesboos
Strategic finance executive driving transformation, M&A, and FP&A excellence.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic finance executive with 25 years of experience leading financial transformation, FP&A, and M&A in PE-backed and enterprise environments.
I led the financial modeling and spinoff of AIG's Private Client Group to Private Equity (Stone Point), implemented NetSuite on time and on budget, and established treasury and month-end close structures that supported growth and liquidity.
I have driven cost reductions, process automation, and transaction execution across Insurtech MGAs, captives, and reinsurance structures, and rebuilt finance functions into lean analytical business partners.
I am open to interim CFO and strategic advisory roles, comfortable traveling as needed, and focused on building scalable finance teams and systems that enable strategic decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
VP of Strategic Finance
Private Client Select
Jul 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 4 months)
Led finance for Private Client Select during AIG spinoff, helped secure a $15M revolver, implemented NetSuite on time and within budget, and established month-end close and treasury processes to maintain liquidity and control.
Led due diligence, financial modeling and transaction work that supported the spinoff of AIG's Private Client Group to private equity, built pro forma models and CAT reporting, and reduced catastrophe exposures materially.
Led FP&A and process automation at TriNet during a period of significant revenue growth, drove headcount reduction savings of $1M, transformed quota-setting for 500 sales reps, and improved forecast accuracy and investor guidance.
Managed a $200M divestiture, revised reinsurance structures to reduce combined operating ratios into the mid-90s, drove portfolio rationalization adding $120M underwriting profit, and restructured finance with a high-performing analyst pool.
Served as Interim UK CFO, implemented policies generating $3M additional revenue and contributed to global finance transformation that supported a turnaround in the risk solutions division.
Led divisional finance and business partnering, increased customer retention by 5% through underwriting and servicing strategies, and delivered synergies and cost savings during restructuring.
Financial Controller
Talascend
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 (1 year)
Managed financial control functions and reporting for Talascend's UK operations, supporting operational finance and compliance during 2009–2010.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of British Columbia, focusing on commerce-related studies.
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Certificate in Accounting, Accounting
Completed a Certificate in Accounting at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Availability
Location
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Website
privateclientselect.com/pcsJob categories
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