Senior Controller – GAAP, SOX & Budgeting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Berkley Southeast (a Berkley Company) in Nashville, TN, seeks a Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting, including daily, weekly and monthly tasks. The role requires significant insurance accounting experience and strong GAAP knowledge.

Responsibility includes supervising the Finance team, managing the close process, and ensuring accurate data for auditors and regulators. A 4-year degree in accounting or business is required.

Qualifications

• Min of five years of accounting experience in an insurance environment.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting areas including reinsurance, GL, statutory and GAAP reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Hyperion and data management tools including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• CPA preferred or advanced insurance accounting education and INS designation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions and financial reporting.
• Lead monthly/quarterly close processes and reconciliations.
• Ensure GAAP financials are accurate and timely.
• Provide information to auditors and regulatory bodies as required.
• Support annual budgeting processes and monthly variance analyses.
• Prepare tax reports and calculations as necessary for WRBC.
• Serve as backup for Finance department in CFO's absence.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelors in accounting or business

Tools

Excel

Hyperion

Pivot tables

VLOOKUPs

PeopleSoft

Job description

Berkley Southeast (a Berkley Company) in Nashville, TN, seeks a Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting, including daily, weekly and monthly tasks. The role requires significant insurance accounting experience and strong GAAP knowledge.

Responsibility includes supervising the Finance team, managing the close process, and ensuring accurate data for auditors and regulators. A 4-year degree in accounting or business is required.