Controller

About the role

Berkley Southeast is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+(Superior) by A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for ‘best in class’ businesses, primarily in: construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all areas relating to accounting functions and financial reporting.
• Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks and activities.
• Assist management by safeguarding company assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory entities, producing reliable financial data in an efficient manner and accomplishing objectives.
• Actively participate and oversee the Accounting function of the Finance department, monthly/quarterly financial close process, account reconciliations, SOX compliance, manage projects, train staff and review their work.
• Maintain and provide accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual GAAP financials and prepare and provide reports and information as requested by WRBC.
• Provide financial information to auditors and examiners as required, as well as regulatory/reporting entities as requested.
• Actively participate and oversee preparation of the annual company budgeting process and provide monthly analysis of actual performance measured against these budgets.
• Prepare and provide required tax reports and calculations, as necessary, to WRBC.
• Act as a backup for the operation of the Finance department in the absence of the CFO.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Requirements

Candidate must sit in a Berkley Southeast office in Lawrenceville, GA, Charlotte NC, Nashville, TN, Birmingham, AL or Meridian, MS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of accounting experience in an insurance environment.
• Advanced knowledge/skill in various accounting areas, such as reinsurance, GL, statutory and GAAP reporting, taxes and statistical reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Hyperion and other data management tools, including pivot tables & V lookups.
• Experience with Peoplesoft software (GL, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable) a plus.
• CPA preferred or advanced insurance accounting education, such as AIAF, CPCU, and other commensurate experience.
• Successfully completed INS designation.
• Performance appraisal – attain Exceeds Expectations rating and achieve major objectives.
• Education Requirement: 4-year college degree in accounting or business.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $92,000-$171,000. Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus. 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.