Assistant Controller

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Assistant Controller maintaining financial records, close activities, and carrier reconciliations for an independent insurance partner. Coordinating finance, data, product, and program teams to ensure accurate policy reporting.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate financial records through journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable approvals, payment system administration, and month-end close activities
  • Own the carrier reporting and bordereaux reconciliation process, reviewing policy-level reporting, commissions, and related payment activity
  • Liaise among Data, Finance, Product, and Program departments to identify discrepancies, determine root causes, and coordinate solutions with internal teams and carrier partners
  • Lead or support improvements to accounting, reporting, and operational workflows using technology, automation, and AI
  • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Review and approve accounts payable invoices, expense reports, and payment requests
  • Manage the Ramp payment platform, including user administration, expense management, policy enforcement, and invoice approval workflows
  • Monitor and reconcile banking activity and assist with ACH payments, wire transfers, and positive pay approvals
  • Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting documentation
  • Prepare, review, and post journal entries
  • Analyze financial data and account activity to identify trends, discrepancies, and process improvement opportunities
  • Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and supporting documentation
  • Maintain and enhance accounting procedures and internal controls
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, insurance regulations, trust accounting requirements, and company policies
  • Utilize advanced Excel functions including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
  • Support special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives
  • Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, and financial reporting
  • Experience with month-end close processes required
  • Insurance industry experience required
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, accounting software, and financial databases, with the ability to manipulate and analyze large volumes of financial data
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
  • Experience with accounting systems, expense management platforms, and financial reporting tools preferred
  • Knowledge of trust accounting and trust laws preferred
  • CPA license or active progress toward CPA required
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across finance, operations, and cross-functional teams
  • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision plans
  • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
  • 10 Paid Company Holidays with 2 floating holidays
  • 401K Programs with employer match
  • Personal assistance programs for support in a healthy personal and work life
  • Remote work