Controller

Controller
We are currently seeking candidates for a Controller opportunity at a very successful insurance firm located in Waterbury, CT. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, directing insurance accounting functions and managing forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and expense reporting. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry.

This is a 3+ month contract-to-hire opportunity offering $90–$110/hour (depending on experience). They support a hybrid work model out of the company's office in Waterbury, CT.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules, while ensuring compliance with NAIC statutory reporting, SAP, and GAAP requirements.

• Direct insurance accounting functions, including commissions, premiums, claims, reinsurance, loss reserves, and investments, while maintaining effective internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting procedures.

• Coordinate actuarial reporting, external audits, regulatory examinations, and tax advisory relationships.

• Manage forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and expense reporting.

• Evaluate financial results, identify trends and variances, and present financial insights to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

• Partner with underwriting, claims, and operations teams to evaluate financial performance, support business decisions, and coordinate investment accounting and cash management activities with external advisors.

• Lead and develop the accounting team while driving improvements to accounting operations, reporting processes, technology, and automation to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

• Oversee external service providers, including outsourced payroll and human resources administration.

• Provide additional support as needed.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry.

• In-depth understanding of NAIC statutory accounting principles and hands-on experience preparing quarterly and annual statutory financial statements.

• Strong technical knowledge of insurance accounting, including loss reserves, reinsurance transactions, investment reporting and premium accounting.

• Proven leadership capabilities, with experience overseeing accounting personnel, coordinating financial reporting cycles, and addressing complex accounting matters independently

• Active CPA license; equivalent experience in insurance accounting will also be considered.

• Prior experience in an Assistant Controller, Controller or comparable senior accounting role within a P&C insurance organization is preferred.

• Background working with mutual, regional or specialty insurance carriers.

• Prior experience overseeing conducting financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting activities and implementing accounting process automation is a plus.

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

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