Accounting Director

Selby Jennings; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Controller for a well-established property & casualty insurance organization. In this leadership role, you will oversee accounting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls, reporting directly to the CFO and partnering across the business to drive improvements.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in insurance accounting, statutory reporting, and auditing, including Yellow Book audits and regulator interactions, and will mentor a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• MBA and/or public accounting experience is a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience within the property & casualty insurance industry.
• Strong knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), insurance accounting, and financial reporting requirements.
• Direct experience with Yellow Book audits and insurance regulatory examinations preferred.
• Experience preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and accounting best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review statutory and GAAP financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with insurance regulatory reporting requirements and applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate and manage annual Yellow Book audits, financial examinations, and external audit activities.
• Serve as the primary contact for auditors, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Oversee accounting support for policy, billing, claims, reinsurance, and investment operations.
• Partner with leadership to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiencies.
• Support financial system enhancements, implementations, and automation initiatives.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, risks, and business opportunities.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across the organization.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives and organizational objectives.

Skills

Statutory accounting

Insurance accounting

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

MBA and/or public accounting experience is a plus

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Our client, a well-established property & casualty insurance organization, is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal control functions of the organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will play a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity of the company while supporting operational excellence, process improvements, and future growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in insurance accounting, statutory reporting, regulatory compliance, and financial controls, along with experience managing Yellow Book audits and working with state insurance regulators. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on role and partnering across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Position Overview

Our client, a well-established property & casualty insurance organization, is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal control functions of the organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will play a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity of the company while supporting operational excellence, process improvements, and future growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in insurance accounting, statutory reporting, regulatory compliance, and financial controls, along with experience managing Yellow Book audits and working with state insurance regulators. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on role and partnering across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review statutory and GAAP financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with insurance regulatory reporting requirements and applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate and manage annual Yellow Book audits, financial examinations, and external audit activities.
• Serve as the primary contact for auditors, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Oversee accounting support for policy, billing, claims, reinsurance, and investment operations.
• Partner with leadership to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiencies.
• Support financial system enhancements, implementations, and automation initiatives.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, risks, and business opportunities.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across the organization.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• MBA and/or public accounting experience is a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience within the property & casualty insurance industry.
• Strong knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), insurance accounting, and financial reporting requirements.
• Direct experience with Yellow Book audits and insurance regulatory examinations preferred.
• Experience preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and accounting best practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, and data analysis.