Insurance Controller | GAAP, SOX & Budgeting Expert

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Irving (TX); Hybrid; 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)

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Berkley Southeast, part of W. R. Berkley Corporation, seeks a Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting, close processes, reconciliations, SOX compliance, and budgeting in Irving, TX.

This full-time role offers a base salary range of $92,000-$171,000, eligible discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, PTO, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in accounting areas including reinsurance, GL, statutory and GAAP reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Hyperion and data management tools (pivot tables & VLOOKUPs).
• Experience with Peoplesoft (GL, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable) is a plus.
• Five+ years of accounting experience in an insurance environment.
• CPA preferred or advanced insurance accounting education (AIAF, CPCU).
• Completion of INS designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions and financial reporting.
• Manage monthly/quarterly close, account reconciliations, and SOX compliance.
• Provide accurate monthly, quarterly and annual GAAP financials and reporting to WRBC.
• Support tax reporting and calculations for WRBC.
• Assist with annual budgeting and provide monthly variance analyses.
• Act as backup for Finance department operations in CFO's absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Hyperion

Pivot tables

VLOOKUPs

PeopleSoft

GAAP reporting

Education

Bachelors degree in accounting or business

CPA or advanced insurance accounting education (AIAF, CPCU)

Tools

SOX compliance

Job description

Berkley Southeast, part of W. R. Berkley Corporation, seeks a Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting, close processes, reconciliations, SOX compliance, and budgeting in Irving, TX.

This full-time role offers a base salary range of $92,000-$171,000, eligible discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, PTO, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans.