Assistant Controller

Description

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Position Summary

The Assistant Controller will report to the Insurance Group Controller and will be responsible for internal and external financial reporting on a statutory and GAAP basis, internal control documentation, and insurance regulatory reporting.

Essential Functions

The Assistant Controller responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Management and oversight of Accounting and Financial functions for the organization
• Management and leadership for the general ledger accounting team including supervision of staff, i.e., progress reviews, necessary plans for improvement and team building
• Responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all internal and external financial reporting
• Oversee the documentation and testing of financial reporting controls
• Coordination of quarterly reviews of financial reporting activities
• Oversight of the preparation of monthly financial reports, including consolidated financial statements and cash flow statements
• Research on technical accounting issues
• Maintaining records of accounting policies and procedures
• Assisting in the communication with external auditors and the Controller
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• BA in Accounting required; master’s degree preferred
• CPA required
• 5-7 years of experience in increasingly responsible accounting positions
• 3+ years supervisory experience leading a team of accounting professionals
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years’ Property & Casualty Insurance experience (YellowBook Statutory reporting)
• Creative thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written & oral)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must have a hands-on management style with the ability to manage different entities within the organization with different needs
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to lead teams who can plan, organize, and set priorities in order to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated leader who is intelligent, articulate and takes pride in personal and team accomplishments
• Must be able to successfully work cross-functionally, cooperation and inclusion peers and their teams