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VP, Controller

W. R. Berkley

Minneapolis, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$160,000–$190,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Receivable, Automation, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Support, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Executive Assistant Skills , Expense Management, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Financial Systems, Follow Through, Fortune 500 Customers, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Identify Issues, Insurance, Internal Audit, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Market Segmentation, Mentoring, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Peoplesoft, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Team Player, Technical Accounting, Time Management, Treasury, Trend Analysis, Vehicle Driving
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
1 day ago
Company Details

We're a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A. M. Best A+ rated Fortune 500 holding company. Berkley is comprised of individual operating units that serve a defined insurance market segment. BTU A global insurance provider, offering property, casualty, professional and cyber insurance coverage for technology firms and businesses with technology exposure.

Responsibilities

The VP, Controller serves as the organization's senior accounting leader and a key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for ensuring financial integrity, operational excellence, and compliance across all accounting and financial reporting activities. This role partners closely with the CFO to translate financial strategy into disciplined execution, scalable processes, and reliable reporting.

The VP, Controller is a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who challenges existing processes, strengthens controls, and fosters a high-performance culture. They balance technical accounting expertise with strong leadership and collaboration skills, ensuring accurate financial information supports sound business decisions.
  • Serve as the senior leader responsible for accounting operations, reporting, and financial controls, supporting the CFO and broader senior leadership team.
  • Partner with the CFO to execute financial strategy, improve operational efficiency, and enhance financial discipline across the organization.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor accounting and finance team members, fostering engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee the following functions:
  • Accounting and financial close
  • Budgeting and expense management support
  • Premium audit
  • Agency bill
  • Accounts receivable
  • Coordination with treasury activities, in partnership with the CFO
  • Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and internal standards.
  • Maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory and Berkley requirements.
  • Lead audit activities, including internal, external, and regulatory audits, ensuring successful outcomes and timely resolution of findings.
  • Support short- and long-term financial planning by providing reliable financial data, analysis, and insight.
  • Analyze financial results and performance trends, identifying risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Drive process improvements and system enhancements to support scalability, automation, and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure financial processes align with operational needs.
  • Represent the organization within Berkley on accounting, reporting, and control-related matters as appropriate.
May perform other functions as assigned

Qualifications
  • 7+ years of finance/operations experience
  • Financial insurance experience a preferred
  • Hands-on experience with the following financial and reporting systems is strongly preferred:
    • PeopleSoft
    • SQL
    • Vena
    • Smart View
    Highly Desired:
    • Power BI
    • Databricks
  • Strategic and innovative thinking, creative problem solving, data driven
  • Exceptional relationship building skills to work successfully with multiple business partners.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks
  • Strong project management and leadership skills; the ability to organize and drive projects with diverse stakeholders
  • Strong orientation toward achieving results, attention to detail, and proven ability to drive toward long-term goals
  • Ability to be nimble and rapidly pivot when needed
  • Motivated to challenge the status quo
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)


Additional Company Details

ttps://www.berkley-tech.com/

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:
• Base Salary Range: $160k - 190k
• Benefits include Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plans
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Additional Requirements

Travel: Occasionally

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