Assistant Controller

Heritage Insurance; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Insurance is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations for Property & Casualty insurance. The role emphasizes statutory and US GAAP reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5+ years in P&C, with a CPA preferred and strong communication skills to interact with executives and regulators.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5+ years in Property & Casualty insurance (REQUIRED).
• Strong expertise in Statutory accounting principles and US GAAP within an insurance environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, strategic thinking, and executive-level communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily accounting and financial reporting activities including month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Oversee general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate Statutory and GAAP audits and liaise with external auditors and regulators.

Skills

P&C insurance experience

US GAAP

SOX/compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Assistant Controller – Property & Casualty Insurance (REQUIRED)

Location: Tampa Bay, Florida – In the heart of the Westshore Business District, just minutes from Tampa International Airport

Are you a technically strong accounting leader with deep Property & Casualty insurance experience who thrives in a dynamic, highly regulated environment?

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to help drive excellence in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and accounting operations. This is a high-impact leadership role supporting the integrity of our Statutory and US GAAP reporting framework while strengthening internal controls, audit readiness, and operational performance.

P&C insurance experience is not optional — it is essential for success in this role.

In addition to meaningful work and executive visibility, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package and a collaborative, performance-driven culture — all in a prime Tampa Bay location.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Elevate Accounting Operations

• Direct daily accounting and financial reporting activities, including month-end close, balance sheet reviews, and financial statement preparation
• Maintain oversight of the general ledger and overall financial reporting environment
• Review and approve journal entries and monthly account reconciliations

Drive Compliance & Strengthen Controls

• Support the design, documentation, and testing of internal controls
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and corporate accounting policies
• Oversee preparation and timely submission of quarterly and annual Statutory filings
• Coordinate annual Statutory and GAAP audits and serve as primary liaison to external auditors and regulators

Provide Technical Accounting Leadership

• Research complex accounting matters and provide recommendations in accordance with Statutory accounting principles and US GAAP
• Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and executive management reporting
• Support capital adequacy assessments and respond to regulatory and rating agency inquiries
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members, including temporary staff and interns
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA strongly preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 5+ years within Property & Casualty insurance (REQUIRED)
• Strong expertise in Statutory accounting principles and US GAAP within an insurance environment
• Demonstrated leadership capability, strategic thinking, and executive-level communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven, regulated setting

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of financial reporting within a publicly traded insurance organization. You will work closely with executive leadership, auditors, regulators, and rating agencies — directly influencing financial strategy while developing and leading a high-performing accounting team.

If you bring strong P&C insurance expertise and are ready to step into a visible, high-impact leadership role, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• Executive visibility and strategic impact
• Dynamic, collaborative, and performance-driven culture

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Additional screenings (driving history, credit report, etc.) may apply based on position requirements.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.