Insurance Controller

Oliver James Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group in Chicago is seeking an experienced Insurance Controllership leader for a senior controller role. The position emphasizes ownership of the general ledger, the monthly close, reconciliations and financial reporting, with accountability for accuracy and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates combine technical accounting depth with team leadership, drive process improvements, strengthen policies, coordinate with auditors, and partner with finance leadership to support strategic

Qualifications

• Experience leading the close, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and insurance accounting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger, monthly close, and financial reporting with accuracy and timeliness.
• Strengthen accounting policies and coordinate with internal/external auditors.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, setting clear expectations.
• Drive process improvements to reduce manual work and improve workflows.
• Partner with finance leadership to support business decisions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

People leadership

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Process improvement

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Insurance Controllership | Chicago

You've built your career getting the numbers right. Your next move should give you the authority to improve how the function runs.

I'm interested in connecting with experienced insurance accounting leaders considering their next Controller or senior controllership opportunity in the Chicago market.

My focus is on professionals who combine technical accounting depth with ownership of the close, controls and team performance - and can point to improvements they've personally delivered.

The scope I'm discussing with candidates includes:

Accounting ownership

Leading the general ledger, close, reconciliations and financial reporting, with accountability for accuracy and timely delivery.

Controls and audit

Strengthening accounting policies, resolving issues and managing productive relationships with internal and external auditors.

Team leadership

Developing accountants, setting clear expectations and building a team that takes ownership.

Process improvement

Improving systems, reducing manual work and creating more effective accounting workflows.

Business partnership

Helping finance leadership understand accounting implications, address unfamiliar issues and support business decisions.

The backgrounds I'd particularly like to hear from

• Controllers, Assistant Controllers, Accounting Directors and comparable accounting leaders within insurance.
• CPAs with progressive accounting experience and responsibility for managing people.
• Professionals with a strong grounding in U.S. GAAP and relevant insurance accounting requirements.
• Leaders who have owned a close process, led an audit and improved the underlying processes or controls.
• Public accounting experience, statutory accounting knowledge, multi-entity reporting and systems implementation experience are all valuable.

Chicago-based opportunities. Title, compensation and working arrangements vary by position.