Division Controller

Join our growing team of dedicated professionals at Gallagher Bassett, who guide those in need to the best possible outcomes for their health and wellbeing. You'll be part of a resilient team that works together to redefine the boundaries of excellence. At our organization, we value collaboration and making a positive impact in the lives of our clients and claimants, offering you the opportunity to join a team where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference. GUIDE. GUARD. GO BEYOND.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview

This position is a hybrid position based out of our Rolling Meadows, IL Headquarters.

Reporting directly to the GB’s Global CFO, this position will be responsible for our financial accounting, reporting and client billing operations. While a strong knowledge of GAAP financial accounting and reporting is required, SEC compliance and reporting takes place at the corporate parent level.

The ideal candidate is an experienced strategic leader, strongly rooted in understanding and improving processes with demonstrable improvements. They will play a pivotal role in shaping structure, capabilities and the long-term vision of GB’s Finance organization.

The GB Controllership requires strong leadership skills with the ability to identify and develop talent while building highly effective, scalable teams. The ability to confidently manage up and down divisional hierarchy and work effectively with our corporate parent is required.

How you'll make an impact

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead all divisional accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, client service fee billing & collections, client financial services and financial reporting
• Deliver timely and accurate financial close and reporting processes across multiple international legal entities, currencies, and jurisdictions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate workflows, reduce manual dependencies, and integrate disparate systems and data sources.
• Develop and scale a best-in-class accounting team, structure, and operating model aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Partner with the CFO, IT, and operational leaders to deliver a roadmap for divisional systems integration and process standardization.
• Collaborate with the CFO and cross-functional leaders to align financial operations with global business strategy.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment; ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX
• Drive change management and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, while building scalable platforms.

About You

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership, including experience as Controller or Assistant Controller
• Managing company or division profit and loss and income statement
• Experience in a global, multi-entity organization
• Strong foundation in US GAAP accounting and reporting
• Strong process design and improvement skills, with experience implementing workflow tools
• Exceptional leadership, with excellent communication and team-building abilities
• Ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization
• Experience in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
• Capability to drive employee engagement and performance
• Experience in integrating acquisitions, both domestically and internationally

Preferred

• MBA
• Insurance industry experience
• Public accounting experience

Why Join Us

• Lead transformational change in a global $2B+ finance organization
• Report directly to the GB’s Global CFO, with visibility and impact at the executive level
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on environment
• Competitive compensation and leadership equity package
• Be a foundational leader during a period of transformation and global growth
• Be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of risk management

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Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.