Controller (Remote)

The Difference Card; Greenwich (CT); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health benefits sector is seeking an experienced Controller for a remote position. This role involves overseeing financial reporting and compliance, leading the finance team, and driving process improvements to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and extensive experience in accounting within the insurance industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including controller-level responsibilities.
• Preferred to have experience in a private equity-backed company.
• Experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.
• Oversee annual audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Skills

Financial reporting

Compliance

Internal controls

Process improvements

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA & CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

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Company Mission

The Difference Card helps organizations build the most cost-effective health plan. Since 2001, The Difference Card has provided its clients with an average net savings of over 18%. The product utilizes proprietary medical reimbursement systems, risk transfer solutions and wellness strategies. In doing so, The Difference Card has delivered millions of dollars in savings to its clients while at the same time providing the highest level of employee benefits. With offices across the United States, The Difference Card provides a national presence combined with local expertise and service. Through strategic broker partnerships, The Difference Card delivers custom plan design solutions that exceeds the needs of both employers and employees across the country. For more information, visit www.differencecard.com

Job Description

Company Mission

The Difference Card helps organizations build the most cost-effective health plan. Since 2001, The Difference Card has provided its clients with an average net savings of over 18%. The product utilizes proprietary medical reimbursement systems, risk transfer solutions and wellness strategies. In doing so, The Difference Card has delivered millions of dollars in savings to its clients while at the same time providing the highest level of employee benefits. With offices across the United States, The Difference Card provides a national presence combined with local expertise and service. Through strategic broker partnerships, The Difference Card delivers custom plan design solutions that exceeds the needs of both employers and employees across the country. For more information, visit www.differencecard.com

Role And Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Controller to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. You will work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of financial operations, drive process improvements, and provide critical insights that support strategic business goals.

• Lead the preparation, validation and analysis of consolidated financial results in accordance with US GAAP.
• Lead best-in-class monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee the execution of the annual audit and liaise with external auditors to ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements and accounting standards, including preparing accounting technical memos and working papers.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and tax requirements.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity through the maintenance and standardization of account reconciliations, leading robust monthly reviews and driving adherence to internal controls.
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies and procedures to ensure proper governance and risk mitigation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide clear, actionable financial insights that support business strategy.
• Partner with IT and Finance leadership to evaluate and implement ERP enhancements or transitions.
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team, providing strategic direction, performance feedback, and day-to-day support to drive operational excellence and team development.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; MBA & CPA preferred. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including controller-level responsibilities
• Demonstrated proficiency in providing technical analysis and guidance under US GAAP.
• Preferred to have experience in a private equity-backed company
• Experience leading annual audits, managing statutory reporting, and overseeing compliance.
• Deep understanding of balance sheet controls, cash flow management, and financial consolidations.
• Experience in the insurance/reinsurance industry strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and remote environment with minimum guidance
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., Intuit / Netsuite) and Excel; familiarity with financial reporting tools / implementation is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  
  

Location: Remote Job Type: Full-time /Exempt

EB Employee Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Company Description

The Difference Card helps organizations build the most cost-effective health plan. Since 2001, The Difference Card has provided its clients with an average net savings of over 18%. The product utilizes proprietary medical reimbursement systems, risk transfer solutions and wellness strategies. In doing so, The Difference Card has delivered millions of dollars in savings to its clients while at the same time providing the highest level of employee benefits. With offices across the United States, The Difference Card provides a national presence combined with local expertise and service. Through strategic broker partnerships, The Difference Card delivers custom plan design solutions that exceeds the needs of both employers and employees across the country. For more information, visit www.differencecard.com.

The Difference Card helps organizations build the most cost-effective health plan. Since 2001, The Difference Card has provided its clients with an average net savings of over 18%. The product utilizes proprietary medical reimbursement systems, risk transfer solutions and wellness strategies. In doing so, The Difference Card has delivered millions of dollars in savings to its clients while at the same time providing the highest level of employee benefits. With offices across the United States, The Difference Card provides a national presence combined with local expertise and service. Through strategic broker partnerships, The Difference Card delivers custom plan design solutions that exceeds the needs of both employers and employees across the country. For more information, visit www.differencecard.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Insurance

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