Corporate Controller – Insurance

Jobtailor; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Madison, WI seeks an experienced accounting leader to manage month-end closes, GAAP reporting, and board-focused financial packages. The role oversees AP/AR/GL, fixed assets, and ceded reinsurance, ensuring SOX-ready controls and regulatory alignment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in accounting within the insurance sector, a CPA is preferred, and strong forecasting, analysis, and dashboard skills to drive strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of accounting experience.
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP, statutory, and internal-control frameworks (SOX or similar).
• Experience leading close and audit cycles end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes across multiple domestic and international entities.
• Produce GAAP-compliant financial statements, management dashboards, and board packages.
• Provide executive oversight of AP, AR, GL, fixed assets, premium recognition, loss reserving, and ceded reinsurance.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators.
• Build SOX-ready policies, narratives, and testing protocols.
• Identify control gaps, implement remediations, and foster continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Own the annual plan and rolling forecasts.
• Deliver variance commentary, scenario modeling, and cash-flow projections.
• Translate financial data into actionable insight for underwriting, data science, and operations.
• Partner with leadership to align financial rigor, financial goals, and corporate strategy with growth objectives.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

SOX compliance

Budgeting & forecasting

Audits

Ceded reinsurance

Insurance industry experience

Management dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes across multiple domestic and international entities
• Produce GAAP-compliant financial statements, management dashboards, and board packages
• Provide executive oversight of AP, AR, GL, fixed assets, premium recognition, loss reserving, and ceded reinsurance
• Monitor regulatory requirements and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators
• Build SOX-ready policies, narratives, and testing protocols
• Identify control gaps, implement remediations, and foster continuous improvement and risk mitigation
• Own the annual plan and rolling forecasts
• Deliver variance commentary, scenario modeling, and cash-flow projections
• Translate financial data into actionable insight for underwriting, data science, and operations
• Partner with leadership to align financial rigor, financial goals, and corporate strategy with growth objectives

Requirements

• Prior experience working in the insurance industry required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least 4 years of accounting experience
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP, statutory, and internal-control frameworks (SOX or similar)
• Experience leading close and audit cycles end-to-end
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to stay focused under pressure while managing multiple projects
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high-quality results
• Ability to pivot as priorities shift
• CPA is preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in GAAP-compliant financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis within the insurance industry. Proven ability to lead financial closes, manage audits, and implement internal controls while aligning financial strategies with corporate growth objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• US GAAP Expertise
• Financial Statement Preparation
• SOX Compliance
• Insurance Industry Experience
• Financial Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Cash-Flow Projections
• Management Dashboards
• Audit Cycle Management
• Control Gap Identification
• Scenario Modeling
• Regulatory Monitoring
• Policy Development
• Risk Mitigation

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Insurance Industry
• Financial Goals
• Corporate Strategy
• Ceded Reinsurance
• Fixed Assets
• Premium Recognition
• Loss Reserving
• AP
• AR
• GL