Controller

Berkley Southeast (a Berkley Company); Irving (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life

Disability, Wellness

Paid Time Off

401(k) and Profit-Sharing

Job summary

Berkley Southeast, part of W. R. Berkley Corporation, seeks a Controller in Irving, TX to lead accounting and financial reporting for a multi-line insurance operation.

Responsibilities include monthly closes, budgeting, tax reporting, and safeguarding assets. Requires 5+ years in insurance accounting; CPA preferred and INS designation. Base salary range $92,000–$171,000 with discretionary bonus and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of reinsurance, GL, statutory and GAAP reporting.
• Five+ years of accounting experience in an insurance environment.
• CPA preferred or advanced insurance accounting education (AIAF, CPCU) and INS designation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks and financial reporting.
• Safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead monthly/quarterly close, reconciliations and SOX compliance; manage budgeting process.
• Prepare GAAP financials and provide reports to WRBC and auditors.
• Support CFO and act as backup for Finance department operations.
• Monitor and provide tax reports and calculations as needed.

Skills

Advanced accounting knowledge

Regulatory compliance

GAAP & statutory reporting

Education

4-year degree in accounting or business

Tools

Excel

Hyperion

Peoplesoft

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Southeast is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Company, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+(Superior) by A. M. Best Company. BSIG provides local underwriting, risk services, claim, marketing and audit services for agents and policyholders in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. We take a broad approach to underwriting for ‘best in class’ businesses, primarily in: construction, light manufacturing, wholesale, distribution and business service industries.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

www.berkleysoutheast.com

Responsibilities

• The Controller is responsible for overseeing all areas relating to accounting functions and financial reporting. This position will be responsible for daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks and activities.
• Assist management by safeguarding company assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory entities, producing reliable financial data in an efficient manner and accomplishing objectives.
• Actively participate and oversee the Accounting function of the Finance department, monthly/quarterly financial close process, account reconciliations, SOX compliance, manage projects, train staff and review their work.
• Maintain and provide accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual GAAP financials and prepare and provide reports and information as requested by WRBC.
• Provide financial information to auditors and examiners as required, as well as regulatory/reporting entities as requested.
• Actively participate and oversee preparation of the annual company budgeting process and provide monthly analysis of actual performance measured against these budgets.
• Prepare and provide required tax reports and calculations, as necessary, to WRBC.
• Act as a backup for the operation of the Finance department in the absence of the CFO.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge/skill in various accounting areas, such as reinsurance, GL, statutory and GAAP reporting, taxes and statistical reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Hyperion and other data management tools, including pivot tables & V lookups.
• Experience with Peoplesoft software (GL, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable) a plus.
• Five or more years of accounting experience in an insurance environment.
• CPA preferred or advanced insurance accounting education, such as AIAF, CPCU, and other commensurate experience.
• Successfully completed INS designation.
• Performance appraisal – attain Exceeds Expectations rating and achieve major objectives.

Education Requirement

• 4-year college degree in accounting or business.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full-time regular employees which for this role include:

• Base Salary Range: $92,000-$171,000
• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus.
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

Additional Requirements

Location and Travel:

• Irving, TX.

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role