Controller

Company Details

Berkley Southeast is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company whose insurance subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A. M. Best. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claims, marketing, and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The firm underwrites “best in class” businesses primarily in construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, and business services. The company is an equal employment opportunity employer. www.berkleysoutheast.com

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions and financial reporting, handling daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks.
• Safeguard company assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and produce reliable financial data efficiently.
• Lead the Accounting function of the Finance department, including the monthly/quarterly close process, account reconciliations, SOX compliance, project management, staff training, and work review.
• Maintain accurate and timely GAAP financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and provide reports as requested by W. R. Berkley Corporation.
• Provide financial information to auditors, examiners, and other regulatory/reporting entities as required.
• Participate in and oversee the annual budgeting process, delivering monthly analysis of actual performance versus budget.
• Prepare and deliver required tax reports and calculations to W. R. Berkley Corporation.
• Act as a backup for Finance department operations in the CFO’s absence.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
• Work from 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 of reinsurance, general ledger, statutory and GAAP reporting, taxes, and statistical reporting.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, Hyperion, and other data‑management tools (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Experience with PeopleSoft (GL, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable) is a plus.
• CPA preferred or advanced insurance accounting education (e.g., AIAF, CPCU) and comparable experience.
• Successfully completed INS designation.
• Consistently achieve “Exceeds Expectations” performance ratings and meet major objectives.

Education Requirement

Four‑year college degree in accounting or business.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range: $92,000 – $171,000 (actual salary based on scope, complexity, location, skills, education, credentials, and experience).
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness programs, paid time off, 401(k), and profit‑sharing plans.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not offered for this role.