Insurance Controller – GAAP, SOX & Budgeting Lead

Berkley Technology Services LLC; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans

Job summary

Berkley Southeast is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions. The role includes monthly close, reconciliations, SOX compliance and budgeting, with responsibilities across asset safeguarding and regulatory reporting.

The candidate will lead the Finance team, collaborate with auditors, and ensure timely GAAP/ statutory reporting while supporting the CFO and WRBC objectives. A CPA or INS designation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Accounting experience working in an insurance environment a must.
• Advanced knowledge/skill in various accounting areas, such as reinsurance, GL, statutory and GAAP reporting, taxes and statistical reporting.
• CPA preferred or advanced insurance accounting education, such as AIAF, CPCU, and other commensurate experience.
• Successfully completed INS designation.
• Performance appraisal – attain Exceeds Expectations rating and achieve major objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist management by safeguarding company assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory entities, producing reliable financial data in an efficient manner and accomplishing objectives.
• Actively participate and oversee the Accounting function of the Finance department, monthly/quarterly financial close process, account reconciliations, SOX compliance, manage projects, train staff and review their work.
• Maintain and provide accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual GAAP financials and prepare and provide reports and information as requested by WRBC.
• Provide financial information to auditors and examiners as required, as well as regulatory/reporting entities as requested.
• Actively participate and oversee preparation of the annual company budgeting process and provide monthly analysis of actual performance measured against these budgets.
• Prepare and provide required tax reports and calculations, as necessary, to WRBC.
• Act as a backup for the operation of the Finance department in the absence of the CFO.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Hyperion

Pivot tables

VLOOKUPs

Education

4-year college degree in accounting or business

Tools

Peoplesoft

Job description

Berkley Southeast is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions. The role includes monthly close, reconciliations, SOX compliance and budgeting, with responsibilities across asset safeguarding and regulatory reporting.

The candidate will lead the Finance team, collaborate with auditors, and ensure timely GAAP/ statutory reporting while supporting the CFO and WRBC objectives. A CPA or INS designation is preferred.