Controller - Reinsurance Accounting

Property & Casualty insurance firm is looking for a Controller to join their team in the North East. If you have expertise in SOX and MAR compliance, auditing, GAAP and SSAP frameworks, please don't hesitate and apply today!

Location: 100% remote position with a preference towards candidates located in the northeast
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Direct Reports: Accounting Team

Client offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k retirement options (up to 4% match with immediate 100% vesting)
• Group life, AD&D and short-term and long-term disability
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts with $1,000 annual company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• 100% remote workforce, flexible schedule and paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave
• Monthly work-from-home stipend
• Annual professional development stipend
• Company offsites to collaborate and have fun in person!

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller is responsible for leading all GAAP and Statutory financial reporting requirements and managing all internal controls. We are looking for someone with a strong background in reinsurance accounting and a willingness to dig-in across multiple company financial functions to support next stage of company growth.

• Actively manages and develops the Accounting Team
• Maintains accounting policies, procedures, controls, and reporting
• Responsible for accurate and timely recording of financial records
• Develops and ensures adherence to controls delivering a strong culture of compliance and controls
• Responsible for preparation and review of all GAAP and Statutory financial statements
• Responsible for preparation and review of reinsurance statements and interactions including cessions and collateral
• Coordinates and oversees auditors
• Ensure compliance with all government regulations including taxes
• Prepares and reviews general ledger entries
• Reviews balance sheet reconciliations
• Remain well-educated on all technical accounting topics
• Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 7+ years related experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Reinsurance accounting experience

Highly Valued

• Property and Casualty Insurance Program experience
• Experience with Workday Financial Management
• Keen ability to think and act strategically and tactically, planning for the long term while balancing the short-term needs of the organization.
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and relationship management skills
• A proactive approach to identifying financial challenges, proposing solutions, and efficiently resolving issues
• Capability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders