Assistant Controller
- Location: Arlington Heights, IL – hybrid
- Compensation: $120,000-$165,000 plus bonus
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate recording of financial activity
- Review general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules to maintain the integrity of financial reporting
- Assist in the preparation of GAAP and statutory financial reports, including regulatory filings, supporting schedules, and audit-related documentation
- Manage accounting activities related to premiums, claims, commissions, and reinsurance transactions while partnering with operational and actuarial teams
- Monitor and enhance internal controls, accounting procedures, and reporting practices to support compliance and operational effectiveness
- Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and regulatory examinations, coordinating requests and supporting required deliverables
- Partner with finance leadership to streamline workflows, improve reporting capabilities, and support system enhancements and automation initiatives
- Review intercompany transactions, accruals, prepaid balances, fixed assets, and other critical accounting areas to ensure accurate financial results
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to assess the accounting impact of business initiatives, transactions, and new programs
- Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members while helping to establish a high-performing and accountable finance organization
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or audit experience, preferably within the insurance or financial services sector
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and statutory accounting concepts, including financial statement preparation and regulatory reporting requirements
- Experience supporting accounting close cycles, internal controls, audit processes, and day-to-day accounting functions in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to supervise and develop accounting staff, including reviewing work product, managing priorities, and supporting professional growth
- Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; exposure to system implementations or process improvement initiatives is a plus
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and functions
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