Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller – Property & Casualty Insurance (REQUIRED)

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Location: Tampa Bay, Florida – In the heart of the Westshore Business District, just minutes from Tampa International Airport

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Are you a technically strong accounting leader with deep Property & Casualty insurance experience who thrives in a dynamic, highly regulated environment?

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We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to help drive excellence in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and accounting operations. This is a high-impact leadership role supporting the integrity of our Statutory and US GAAP reporting framework while strengthening internal controls, audit readiness, and operational performance.

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P&C insurance experience is not optional — it is essential for success in this role.

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In addition to meaningful work and executive visibility, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package and a collaborative, performance-driven culture — all in a prime Tampa Bay location.

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What You’ll Do

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Lead & Elevate Accounting Operations

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• Direct daily accounting and financial reporting activities, including month-end close, balance sheet reviews, and financial statement preparation
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• Maintain oversight of the general ledger and overall financial reporting environment
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• Review and approve journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
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Drive Compliance & Strengthen Controls

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• Support the design, documentation, and testing of internal controls
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• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and corporate accounting policies
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• Oversee preparation and timely submission of quarterly and annual Statutory filings
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• Coordinate annual Statutory and GAAP audits and serve as primary liaison to external auditors and regulators
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Provide Technical Accounting Leadership

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• Research complex accounting matters and provide recommendations in accordance with Statutory accounting principles and US GAAP
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• Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and executive management reporting
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• Support capital adequacy assessments and respond to regulatory and rating agency inquiries
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Develop & Mentor Talent

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• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members, including temporary staff and interns
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• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
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What You Bring

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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA strongly preferred)
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• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 5+ years within Property & Casualty insurance (REQUIRED)
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• Strong expertise in Statutory accounting principles and US GAAP within an insurance environment
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• Demonstrated leadership capability, strategic thinking, and executive-level communication skills
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven, regulated setting
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• Advanced Excel proficiency
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Why This Role Matters

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This position plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of financial reporting within a publicly traded insurance organization. You will work closely with executive leadership, auditors, regulators, and rating agencies — directly influencing financial strategy while developing and leading a high-performing accounting team.

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If you bring strong P&C insurance expertise and are ready to step into a visible, high-impact leadership role, we encourage you to apply.

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Why Join Us

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• Prime location in Tampa Bay’s Westshore District, near Tampa International Airport
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• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
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• Executive visibility and strategic impact
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• Dynamic, collaborative, and performance-driven culture
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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Additional screenings (driving history, credit report, etc.) may apply based on position requirements.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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