Global Controller

HUB International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HUB International is seeking a seasoned Senior Vice President, Global Controller to lead accounting operations across multiple locations, including overseeing close processes, global general ledger integrity, and complex consolidation efforts.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, public accounting roots, and strong experience in insurance/financial services sectors, with a focus on controls, regulatory compliance, and integration of acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting.
• Experience with SEC reporting and corporate accounting.
• Leadership of large, multi-site accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site accounting teams across locations, driving process excellence and integrity.
• Own general ledger integrity and monthly/quarterly/year-end closes.
• Oversee internal controls, SOX compliance, and PCAOB-related activities.
• Guide M&A accounting integration and post-close adjustments.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Cross-functional

Education

CPA required

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Hyperion

Workiva

Epic

Job description

ABOUT US

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence. HUB is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned and strategically minded Senior Vice President, Global Controller to lead and oversee all aspects of our accounting operations across multiple locations. This senior leader will be responsible for building and developing high-performing, multi-level accounting teams while driving process excellence, compliance, and financial integrity across our organization. The ideal candidate brings deep roots in public accounting, a strong track record in corporate environments, and meaningful experience in the insurance, financial services, or brokerage industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop large, multi-tiered accounting teams across multiple sites (Chilliwack BC, Riverside CA and Brentwood, TN, Omaha NE, and Chicago, IL), fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• Establish clear organizational structures, workflows, and performance expectations across all accounting functions
• Partner with HR to attract, retain, and develop top accounting talent at all levels Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting
• Own the integrity and completeness of the general ledger across all Hub entities and geographies, providing the reliable foundation from which financial reporting is produced
• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across all shared services and divisional accounting teams
• Maintain and continuously improve close quality, including account substantiation, balance sheet review, and flux analysis across all entities
• Partner with the technical accounting team on the application of complex accounting standards to Controllership operations, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), business combinations (ASC 805), and lease accounting (ASC 842) Internal Controls & SOX / ICFR
• Serve as the primary Controllership partner to the SOX team in the design, documentation, testing, and remediation of business process controls across the enterprise
• Partner with the SOX team to drive ongoing control builds as the company scales through acquisition activity and prepares for the PCAOB audit environment
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors (PwC) on control assessments, deficiency evaluation, and management response protocols
• Establish and enforce the control environment across shared services platforms and newly integrated acquired entities External Audit Relationship
• Partner with Internal Audit and the CAO as a key Controllership contact for PwC across audit workstreams, supporting planning, fieldwork, and completion activities
• Coordinate Controllership audit deliverables, respond to auditor inquiries on accounting operations and controls, and support escalation of complex or scope-related issues
• Oversee audit readiness activities including PBC preparation, evidence management, and cross-functional coordination M&A Accounting Integration
• Lead the accounting integration of approximately 75 acquisitions per year, including purchase price allocations, opening balance sheet reviews, and post-close adjustments
• Build and mature the Controllership’s centralized M&A accounting integration capability to support Hub’s acquisition volume
• Ensure acquired entities are onboarded to Hub's accounting systems, policies, and control environment on a defined timeline Financial Systems Oversight
• Oversee governance of all Finance & Accounting systems, including Oracle Fusion, Hyperion, BlackLine, Workiva, Iconixx, and Epic, ensuring finance-related components operate with integrity and appropriate controls
• Maintain system access controls, data integrity standards, and Controllership representation in all system implementations, upgrades, and configuration changes that affect Finance & Accounting
• Partner with IT and functional system owners to ensure Finance requirements are embedded in system design, and that changes to core platforms are assessed for accounting and control impact before deployment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including:
• Early career experience in public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm preferred)
• Prior experience in a publicly traded company with SEC reporting responsibilities
• Significant tenure in a corporate accounting environment
• Proven experience leading large, complex accounting organizations
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing large, multi-level accounting teams
• Deep expertise in accounting operations across multiple entities or locations
• Industry experience in one or more of the following: Insurance, Financial Services, or Brokerage
• M&A accounting experience — purchase price allocations, integration
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls
• Proven ability to lead teams across geographically dispersed locations

Preferred Qualifications

• International accounting experience, including multi-currency environments and statutory reporting
• Experience managing or transitioning work to offshore accounting centers
• Familiarity with insurance statutory accounting principles (SAP)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) and financial reporting tools
• MBA or advanced degree a plus

• Leadership Profile: The ideal candidate is a collaborative and results-driven leader who can operate effectively at both a strategic and operational level. They bring strong communication skills to engage with executives, auditors, regulators, and cross-functional teams. They are a builder, someone who enjoys developing people, modernizing processes, and scaling accounting infrastructure to support business growth. JOIN OUR TEAM Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service. Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $250,000-$300,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages: health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.