Assistant Controller

Orion Placement
  • Alexandria, Virginia
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports financial strength, regulatory compliance, and long-term stability
    • Step into a high-impact leadership role with visibility across finance, accounting, and executive stakeholders
    • Help shape and improve a sophisticated insurance accounting function across both SAP and GAAP reporting
    • Enjoy a true hybrid schedule with meaningful flexibility and strong in-office collaboration
    • Be part of a stable, respected organization that offers strong benefits, professional development, and long-term career growth

    Location: Hybrid role based in Alexandria, Virginia with 3 days per week onsite and 2 days working from home.

    Note: Must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, 8+ years of progressive hands-on insurance accounting and financial reporting experience, strong Excel skills, leadership experience, and ability to work onsite in Alexandria 3 days per week. CPA and Life & Health Insurance accounting experience across SAP and GAAP are strongly preferred.

    About Us

    We are a mission-driven organization seeking an experienced accounting leader to help support critical financial reporting, compliance, and operational excellence. Our team values accountability, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Lead monthly and quarterly close activities with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls
    • Support and oversee insurance accounting and financial reporting across SAP and GAAP
    • Prepare, review, and strengthen regulatory reporting, Blue Book reporting, and audited financial statements
    • Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide insights to support decision-making
    • Partner closely with finance and cross-functional teams to ensure reporting accuracy and deadline compliance
    • Help improve processes, reporting workflows, and overall efficiency within the accounting function
    • Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff while helping elevate team performance
    • Utilize advanced Excel reporting and support work tied to INFOR General Ledger and Prophix reporting tools
    • Assist with special projects, reporting enhancements, and ongoing accounting initiatives

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
    • 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience required
    • Strong insurance accounting background required
    • Leadership experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff required
    • Advanced Excel skills required, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and SUMIF
    • Strong understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and deadline-driven accounting operations
    • CPA strongly preferred
    • Life & Health Insurance accounting experience strongly preferred
    • SAP and GAAP insurance accounting experience strongly preferred
    • Experience with Blue Book reporting, audited financial statements, INFOR General Ledger, and Prophix strongly preferred
    • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills required

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    • Hybrid flexibility with consistent work-from-home time each week
    • Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and FSA options
    • 401(k) with employer match
    • Paid time off and paid holidays
    • Professional development and tuition reimbursement
    • Friendly, collaborative team environment
    • On-site gym and locker rooms in the Alexandria office
    • Opportunity to make a real impact in a stable, mission-oriented organization

    JPC-963

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Relocation assistance
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAlexandria, Virginia

    Skills

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    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
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    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
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    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Auditunmatched
    • Financial Complianceunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
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    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
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    • Leadershipunmatched
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    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Pivot Tablesunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
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    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
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    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
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    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
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