Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

About the Company

Our client is a technology-enabled commercial insurance organization focused on simplifying the insurance experience for small and mid-sized businesses. Through a modern digital platform and customer-centric approach, the company is transforming how businesses purchase, manage, and interact with insurance products. Backed by an established insurance organization, the company is experiencing growth and investing in its finance and accounting infrastructure.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to help oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This individual will play a key role in supporting a growing insurance business, partnering cross-functionally with finance, legal, operations, and executive leadership. The position offers exposure to acquisitions, new entity formations, and strategic finance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounting operations and support the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements.
• Review financial reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting reports to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities.
• Coordinate external audits and assist with internal audit and control initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Support consolidation accounting and intercompany reporting activities.
• Lead accounting integration efforts related to acquisitions and newly established entities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for operating entities.
• Oversee general ledger and related financial systems administration.
• Prepare and present financial reporting packages to senior leadership.
• Research accounting guidance and provide recommendations on technical accounting matters.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement enhanced internal controls.
• Manage and develop accounting staff through coaching, performance management, and training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of accounting and finance experience.
• Insurance industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of both GAAP and statutory accounting principles.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Public accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Experience managing teams and leading projects.
• Strong communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, and organizational growth initiatives.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible paid time off

This opportunity is ideal for an insurance accounting professional looking to step into a highly visible leadership role with exposure to financial reporting, statutory accounting, business integration, and strategic growth initiatives within an expanding insurance organization.