Controller

Overview

An insurance organization is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee core accounting operations. This mid-to-senior-level role requires a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, improves processes, and builds strong financial controls. The position is fully remote within the United States, offering flexibility while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process to deliver accurate, timely, and complete financial results.
• Create and maintain month-end support templates to streamline close activities and enhance reporting quality.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accounts are fully supported and properly documented.
• Design, document, and strengthen SOX-compliant processes and controls by identifying gaps and implementing improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting workflows to increase efficiency and reinforce internal controls.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to support SOX testing and financial statement audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Corporate accounting experience, ideally within a Managing General Agent (MGA) or insurance-related environment.
• Experience with consolidation and purchase accounting.
• Working knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and documentation standards.
• Proven success managing month-end close and complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting team members.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience shaping and improving accounting processes in a growing insurance organization.
• Ability to work with high visibility among leadership and cross-functional teams.

Compensation & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment (U.S. based).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Life and disability insurance benefits.
• Unaccrued paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Educational assistance program.
• Employee referral program.
• Paid parental leave.

Location

• This is a fully remote position within the United States.
• Occasional in-office activities may be required 2-4 times per year.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment sponsorship or visa requirements.

Working Conditions

• Requires a quiet work environment with extended periods of computer use.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers.
• Regular talking and hearing.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, focus, and depth perception.