Controller

Barnstable-County-Mutual-Insurance-Company; Yarmouth (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnstable County Mutual Insurance Company in Yarmouth Port, MA is seeking a Controller to partner with the CFO and lead the accounting team across three business units. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily accounting operations (AP/AR/GL/payroll), preparing monthly, quarterly and annual statements, assisting with budgets and forecasts, and supporting audits. Hybrid schedule in MA.

Qualifications

• Requires accounting leadership and strong reporting skills.
• Experience with GAAP and statutory accounting for insurance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple units and teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including AP/AR, GL and payroll.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for three units.
• Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting.
• Ensure GAAP and statutory accounting compliance for insurance carriers.
• Support external audits and implement internal controls.
• Lead and mentor a team of accountants; participate in special projects.
• Manage cash flow and short-term investments; maintain banking relationships.
• Compile policy and claim data for the reinsurance placement process.

Skills

Leadership

Analytics

Communication

Excel

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Controller

Barnstable County Mutual Insurance Company Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, United States

About this position

The Controller supports the CFO in managing the accounting operations across three business units, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and effective internal controls. This role requires leadership of the accounting team, preparing financial statements, and assisting with audit and budget processes.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and payroll
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for three business units.
• Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and Statutory accounting rules for insurance carriers
• Support external audits
• Implement and maintain internal controls
• Lead and mentor a team of accountants
• Involvement in special projects
• Manage cash flow and short-term investments
• Maintain banking relationshipsCompile policy and claim data for the reinsurance placement process

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of three years of related accounting experience required.
• GAAP and statutory accounting experience required; insurance industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and a positive, proactive approach.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Sound judgment, accuracy, follow-through, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

This position is based in our Yarmouth Port, MA office with the option to work a hybrid schedule.