Hybrid Corporate Controller for Insurance Finance Leader

Understory; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Understory is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations, ensuring world-class financial management as we scale. You will oversee monthly closings, GAAP reporting, and board packages while guiding AP, AR, GL, fixed assets, and loss reserves across domestic and international entities.

You will coordinate with auditors and regulators, build SOX policies, and drive continuous improvement. A Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance with 4+ years of experience (CPA preferred) is required,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
• At least 4 years of accounting experience.
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP, statutory, and internal-control frameworks (SOX or similar).
• Led close and audit cycles end-to-end under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Close monthly, quarterly, and year-end across multiple domestic and international entities.
• Produce GAAP-compliant financial statements, dashboards, and board materials.
• Oversee AP, AR, GL, fixed assets, premium recognition, loss reserving, and ceded reinsurance.
• Monitor regulatory requirements; coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators.
• Build SOX-ready policies, narratives, and testing; identify control gaps and remediation.
• Own annual plan and rolling forecasts; deliver variance commentary and cash-flow projections.
• Translate data into insights for underwriting, data science, and operations to align financial goals.

Skills

US GAAP

SOX/compliance

Financial analysis

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Understory is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations, ensuring world-class financial management as we scale. You will oversee monthly closings, GAAP reporting, and board packages while guiding AP, AR, GL, fixed assets, and loss reserves across domestic and international entities.

You will coordinate with auditors and regulators, build SOX policies, and drive continuous improvement. A Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance with 4+ years of experience (CPA preferred) is required,