Assistant Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness
• Prepare and review GAAP and statutory financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Ensure proper accounting and reporting of P&C-specific items such as: Loss and LAE reserves (including coordination with actuarial), Unearned premium reserves, Reinsurance (ceded and assumed), Deferred acquisition costs (DAC)
• Support the preparation of management reporting, variance analyses, and financial insights for senior leadership

Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Support statutory reporting requirements in compliance with NAIC guidelines and state insurance departments
• Aid in the preparation and filing of statutory annual and quarterly statements
• Coordinate with regulators, external auditors, and internal audit as needed
• Monitor changes in statutory accounting principles and regulatory requirements impacting P&C insurers

Internal Controls & Audit

• Help design, maintain, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting
• Support SOX (if applicable), internal audits, and external audits, including audit readiness and issue remediation
• Ensure accounting policies are documented, current, and consistently applied

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff as assigned
• Review work performed by staff for quality and compliance
• Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and efficiencies within accounting and reporting
• Partner cross-functionally with Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Reinsurance, and FP&A

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA required (or in active pursuit with clear timeline)
• 6-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in P&C insurance
• Strong knowledge of: Statutory accounting (SAP), GAAP financial reporting, NAIC statutory statements, Insurance reserves and reinsurance accounting
• Proven experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation
• Advanced proficiency in Excel

PREFERRED

• Public accounting experience with insurance clients
• Experience with insurance accounting systems (e.g., Guidewire)
• Prior people management or team leadership experience
• Familiarity with SOX and internal control frameworks