Vice President, Controller

Confidential

Stamford, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Automation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Finance, Financial Control, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Insurance, Leadership, Process Improvement, Regulatory Reports, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership
LOCATION
Stamford, CT
POSTED
Today

Vice President, ControllerAbout the CompanyRespected insurance companyIndustryInsuranceTypePrivately HeldAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking a Vice President, Controller to play a pivotal role in the next phase of its U.S. growth. This senior leadership position is not for the faint-hearted; it demands a professional with a proven track record in a scaling environment, particularly in the areas of workflow redesign, close optimization, automation, and controls. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across U.S. entities, overseeing U.S. GAAP and statutory reporting, and strengthening controls, governance, and audit readiness. A key focus will be on improving accounting processes, workflow, and scalability, as well as partnering with IT and leadership on systems and transformation work.The ideal candidate for this role at the company will have a CPA, with a preference for those with a background in insurance, particularly P&C or specialty. They should have at least 10 years of progressive controllership or accounting leadership experience and a proven ability to lead teams through growth, process improvement, or transformation. The role requires a leader who can build trust, drive change, and is adept at operating both strategically and hands-on. The target profile includes a professional who is able to support growth initiatives, new products, and broader strategic priorities, and who is committed to helping the finance organization stay ahead of continued growth.Hiring Manager TitleU.S. CFOTravel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsFinance

About the Company

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Confidential

American Equity Mortgage, Inc., is one of the nation’s leading mortgage lenders with a proven history of success. For 20 years we have held integrity, leadership, strength and stability making us highly respected in the industry, as well as throughout the communities we serve. We are committed to our customers by specializing in helping people save money through mortgage refinancing, debt consolidation, and home purchase loans. Our employees are continually growing with our ongoing, coaching culture, training and support along with upward mobility promoting from within our organization. Our commitment to helping others carries into social responsibility to support, assist and empower communities with our private foundation known as AEM Cares, along with our corporate giving program to help and enable charitable causes nationwide reach their goals.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
WEBSITE
https://www.americanequity.com