Senior Insurance Controller & Financial Close Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Berkley Southeast in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting functions and financial reporting, including monthly closes, GAAP reporting, tax calculations and audits. The role requires strong Excel/ERP experience and leadership within the Finance department.

Candidates should have at least five years of accounting experience in insurance, CPA or insurance designations preferred, and a 4-year degree in accounting or business.

Qualifications

• Five years of accounting experience in an insurance environment.
• Advanced knowledge in reinsurance, GL, statutory and GAAP reporting, taxes and statistical reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Hyperion and other data management tools, including pivot tables & V lookups.
• Experience with Peoplesoft software (GL, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable) a plus.
• CPA preferred or advanced insurance accounting education.

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

Accounting experience

Excel

Hyperion

Pivot tables

VLOOKUPs

Regulatory reporting

Education

4-year college degree in accounting or business

CPA designation preferred

INS designation

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Berkley Southeast in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting functions and financial reporting, including monthly closes, GAAP reporting, tax calculations and audits. The role requires strong Excel/ERP experience and leadership within the Finance department.

Candidates should have at least five years of accounting experience in insurance, CPA or insurance designations preferred, and a 4-year degree in accounting or business.