Strategic Corporate Controller: GAAP & Statutory Reporting

SteadPoint Insurance Group; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SteadPoint Insurance Group is seeking a Corporate Controller of Accounting to lead all GAAP and statutory reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls for the enterprise. You will shape the accounting strategy and partner with executive leadership on capital, risk, and growth initiatives.

You'll manage a team responsible for general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and investment accounting, coordinate annual audits, and ensure accurate monthly closes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role within property & casualty or workers’ compensation insurance.
• Strong understanding of statutory accounting principles (SAP), GAAP, and regulatory reporting standards.
• Prior experience managing teams, audits, and departmental budgets in a regulated financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and executive oversight for all accounting functions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to executive leadership in evaluating business performance, capital strategy, and growth initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff; establish a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments (Underwriting, Claims, Actuarial, IT, and Operations) to align financial insights with operational goals.
• Oversee preparation of GAAP and statutory financial statements, including quarterly and annual statements for submission to state Departments of Insurance (DOIs).
• Ensure compliance with all NAIC, DOI, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manage coordination of annual audits (external CPA firm) and examinations (state regulators).
• Oversee quarterly and annual Schedule P, Schedule T, and related statutory schedules for workers’ compensation reporting.
• Direct general ledger operations, accounts payable, payroll, and investment accounting.
• Supervise premium billing and collections, claims disbursements, reinsurance settlements, and related accrual processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly close process and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee reinsurance accounting for ceded and assumed arrangements, including premium, loss, and commission entries.
• Maintain and continuously enhance the company’s internal control framework to ensure compliance with SOX-like standards and MAR requirements.
• Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures consistent with insurance statutory guidance and company goals.
• Partner with enterprise risk management (ERM) to identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Lead modernization efforts across accounting systems to improve automation, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.
• Oversee the use of financial systems, ERP tools, and reporting software to support dynamic, data-driven management.
• Collaborate with IT on system integrations, data quality, and reporting infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Statutory accounting

Regulatory reporting

Excel

ERP/GL systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

NAIC reporting tools

SSAP

MAR frameworks

QBO

Job description

SteadPoint Insurance Group is seeking a Corporate Controller of Accounting to lead all GAAP and statutory reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls for the enterprise. You will shape the accounting strategy and partner with executive leadership on capital, risk, and growth initiatives.

You'll manage a team responsible for general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and investment accounting, coordinate annual audits, and ensure accurate monthly closes.