Insurance Controller — GA/NC/TN/AL/MS | Bonus Eligible

Berkley Southeast (a Berkley Company); Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Berkley Southeast (a Berkley Company) in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting functions and financial reporting. You will manage daily, weekly and monthly closes, ensure asset safeguarding, and provide reliable data for executives, auditors and regulators.

Candidates should have at least five years of accounting experience in an insurance environment, advanced knowledge of GAAP and statutory reporting, and strong skills in Excel, Hyperion and PeopleSoft.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of accounting experience in an insurance environment.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, statutory and tax reporting.
• Proficient with Excel, Hyperion and data tools; familiarity with PeopleSoft a plus.
• CPA preferred or advanced insurance accounting credentials (e.g., AIAF, CPCU).
• INS designation completed or in progress is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions and financial reporting activities.
• Lead daily, weekly and monthly closes and ensure accuracy.
• Safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare GAAP/statutory reports and coordinate with auditors.
• Support annual budgeting and variance analyses.
• Provide tax calculations and reporting as required by WRBC.
• Act as backup for Finance department operations in CFO's absence.
• Participate in special projects and process improvements.

Skills

5+ years accounting

Insurance accounting

GAAP & statutory reporting

SOX compliance

Advanced Excel

Audit coordination

INS designation preferred

Education

4-year college degree in accounting or business

Tools

Excel

Hyperion

Pivot tables

VLOOKUPs

PeopleSoft

Job description

Berkley Southeast (a Berkley Company) in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting functions and financial reporting. You will manage daily, weekly and monthly closes, ensure asset safeguarding, and provide reliable data for executives, auditors and regulators.

Candidates should have at least five years of accounting experience in an insurance environment, advanced knowledge of GAAP and statutory reporting, and strong skills in Excel, Hyperion and PeopleSoft.