Assistant Controller Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Assistant Controller to support the Corporate Controller across technical accounting, reinsurance accounting, accounting policy, internal controls, and tax compliance management. This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats across the finance function. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in financial reporting, technical accounting, audit support, and process improvement initiatives while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
What We Are Looking For:
- Strong technical accounting expertise with an insurance focus
- Detail-oriented leader with strong analytical skills
- Ability to partner cross-functionally across finance, actuarial, tax, and audit
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and efficiency
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead technical accounting research and application in compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Support monthly close and preparation of financial statements and disclosures
- Provide analytical support for monthly financial reporting packages
- Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures
- Oversee reinsurance accounting processes, including reserving in partnership with actuarial teams
- Ensure accurate recording of premiums, claims, ceding commissions, and related transactions
- Manage carrier receivables and payables in coordination with fronting carriers
- Execute and ensure proper recording of insurance trust transactions
- Document and monitor internal controls related to financial reporting
- Identify control gaps and drive process improvements
- Partner with external auditors during audits
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting standards
- Manage relationships with external tax compliance providers
- Coordinate timely and accurate tax filings and resolve tax accounting matters
- Assist with new client and program implementations
- Lead accounting requirements assessments for new programs
- Drive continuous improvements and efficiencies within accounting and finance
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA or equivalent certification preferred
- 46 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and insurance accounting (ASC 944)
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Experience with General Ledger systems (Great Plains, MS Dynamics 365, or similar)
- Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills
