Assistant Controller

Oliver James; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting for its top-performing P&C units. The role covers monthly close, GAAP and statutory reporting, audit coordination, and process improvements.

You will work with senior finance leaders to develop the accounting team and drive system upgrades. You will partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen data quality, automate reporting, and ensure timely, accurate financial results in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA qualification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive reporting experience within the P&C insurance industry.
• Experience preparing and reviewing GAAP and STAT financial statements.
• Strong understanding of financial close, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Experience with implementing or enhancing an ERP platform preferred.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead and develop staff across departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities ensuring GAAP, STAT reporting, and internal policies.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, schedules, and regulatory deliverables.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and maintain financial controls.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Reinsurance Accounting to improve processes and data quality.
• Partner with Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, FP&A to resolve accounting matters and support initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve close/reconciliation efficiency.
• Coach and develop junior team members, providing technical guidance.

Skills

CPA

GAAP reporting

STAT reporting

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Tools

ERP platform experience

Job description

Oliver James is currently partnering with a global P&C insurance company seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting for it one if it's top performing business units.

This position offers a broad remit across financial close, GAAP and statutory reporting, audit coordination, and process improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with senior finance leaders and business stakeholders while supporting the development of the accounting team. It's an opportunity to join one of the most profitable P&C companies in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities ensuring accurate and timely results in accordance with GAAP, STAT accounting requirements, and internal policies.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, supporting schedules, management reports, and regulatory reporting deliverables.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, manage supporting documentation, and maintain effective financial controls.
• Partner with Finance, IT, and Reinsurance Accounting to improve accounting processes, strengthen data quality, and support system upgrades and integrations.
• Collaborate with Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, FP&A, and other business functions to resolve accounting matters and support business initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and improve the efficiency of close and reconciliation processes.
• Coach and develop junior team members, providing technical guidance and supporting high standards of delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA qualification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive reporting experience within the P&C insurance industry.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing both GAAP and STAT financial statements.
• Strong understanding of financial close processes, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Experience with implementing or enhancing an ERP platform strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead and develop staff, collaborate across departments, and manage competing deadlines.