Controller

Controller
We are currently seeking candidates for a Controller at a highly successful insurance organization located in the Greater Boston Area The Controller will manage accounting operations and financial reporting functions, including month/quarter/year-end closes, general ledger, cash management, insurance accounting, and NAIC statutory accounting and regulating reporting. The ideal candidate will have 10-14+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including 4-6+ years of property and casualty insurance industry experience.

This is a 3-6+ month contract-to-hire position paying between $90-$110/hour (depending on experience). This position supports a hybrid work-model.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the organization’s accounting operations and financial reporting functions while ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Execute month/quarter/year-end close processes and prepare and deliver financial statements, ensuring compliance with NAIC SAP and GAAP.
• Coach and mentor direct-reports while maintaining oversight of deliverables and individual performance.
• Manage cash flow, reconciliations, financial controls, and general ledger accounting.
• Manage regulatory and statutory reporting and filings.
• Perform budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Manager year-end audit coordination in close partnership with internal teams and external auditor partner.
• Oversee insurance accounting, including managing investments, loss reserves, reinsurance, and premium accounting. Collaborate closely with actuarial team.
• Oversee payroll accounting, ensuring compliance with local/state/federal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable insurance regulations, statutory requirements, and internal controls.
• Evaluate and enhance existing processes and implement new processes to drive efficiency and accuracy in core operations.
• Perform ad-hoc reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Master’s degree a plus, but not required.
• CPA preferred.
• 10-14+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• 4-6+ years of experience in property & casualty (P&C) insurance industry.
• Strong experience managing insurance accounting, including investments, loss reserves, reinsurance, and premium accounting.
• Ability to streamline month-end close process.
• Demonstrated record of success managing a team of direct reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience utilizing Great Plains, NetSuite, or similar.

For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to Jenny at jfriedman@daleyaa.com.

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