Assistant Controller

Contractor’s Alliance Network, LLC; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller for our Johnston, RI location. The role leads accounting operations, closes monthly books, and ensures Statutory and US GAAP reporting accuracy.

You will supervise the accounting team, maintain internal controls, and coordinate audits with external auditors and regulators. Strong Excel skills and CPA-preferred credentials are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, including 5+ years in property/casualty insurance.
• Strong knowledge of Statutory accounting principles; US GAAP experience essential.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily accounting and financial reporting, including month-end close, balance sheet reviews, and financial statements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including temporary staff and interns.
• Design, document, and test internal controls to ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
• Oversee quarterly and annual Statutory filings.
• Maintain controls over the general ledger and month-end close process; review entries and reconciliations.
• Research complex accounting matters and provide Statutory and US GAAP recommendations.
• Ensure SOX compliance and adherence to corporate policies.
• Prepare monthly statements and variance analyses; develop management reports and metrics.
• Coordinate annual Statutory and GAAP audits; liaise with external auditors and regulators.
• Monitor assets including accounts receivable; support capital adequacy assessments.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

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Full Time Johnston, RI, Johnston, RI, US

Assistant Controller
Location: Tampa, FL or Johnston, RI

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support the development, execution, and oversight of our accounting practices and financial reporting framework. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Statutory and US GAAP financial reporting, maintaining compliance with internal and external requirements, and contributing thought leadership that strengthens our accounting operations.

Lead, manage, and coordinate daily accounting and financial reporting activities, including month-end close, balance sheet reviews, and preparation of financial statements.

Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members, including temporary staff and interns.

Support the design, documentation, and testing of internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Oversee the preparation and timely submission of quarterly and annual Statutory filings.

Maintain strong controls over the general ledger environment.

Manage the month-end close process, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial results; review and approve journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.

Research complex accounting matters and provide recommendations in accordance with Statutory accounting principles and US GAAP.

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and corporate accounting policies.

Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analyses; contribute to developing management reports and operational metrics.

Coordinate annual Statutory and GAAP audits; serve as a key liaison with external auditors, state regulators, and support triennial exams.

Monitor and protect company assets, including accounts receivable.

Support capital adequacy assessments and respond to inquiries from regulators and rating agencies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred.

Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 5 years in property and casualty insurance.

Strong knowledge of Statutory accounting principles required; US GAAP experience essential.

Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and presentation skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Advanced proficiency in Excel.

GeneralInformation:

All employees must pass a pre-employment background check. Other checks may be needed based on position: driving history, credit report, etc. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate unlawfully against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, place of birth, military service status, or other basis protected by law.