Controller

Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is primarily responsible for managing the day to day operations of the general accounting, treasury services, accounts receivable and accounts payable. The Controller supervises timely completion of internal and external financials reporting and oversees timely statutory and statistical filings. The Controller manages relationships with independent auditors, tax preparers, investment consultants and managers, and bankers. The Controller coordinates and reviews preparation and filing of annual tax returns.

Essential Functions        

• Oversees general ledger, accounts receivable and accounts payable duties on multiples accounting systems
• Maintains and implements current finance and accounting standards
• Prepares and analyzes external and internal financial reports
• Oversees and reviews reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Manages preparation of quarterly and annual reports for regulatory agencies
• Manages annual financial audits and occasional regulatory exams
• Facilitates the budget process
• Oversees month-end and quarterly closing (e.g. balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements)
• Interacts with customers both internal and external including executive team, board members and other senior leadership
• Performs other duties as assigned

People Management – Responsible for accounting staff                                                      

Job Requirements, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• CPA or CMA certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, preferably in public or statutory accounting
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisor level experience preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with particular attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Self-starter with solid time management skills
• Strong computer aptitude which includes expertise with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) as well as experience with accounting software and general ledgers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to work independently, but also able to work collaboratively with a team
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with private company and employee data

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Property and Casualty Insurance

Personal Characteristics

• Highest degree of honesty and integrity
• Puts the success of the company ahead of personal success—team player
• Results, action-oriented, with “whatever it takes” attitude
• Shows concern for quality in their work and practices continuous improvement
• Interacts professionally, appropriately and courteously with customers, other outside parties and co-workers
• Is a change agent for the organization and works in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Builds an effective and efficient finance team
• Adheres to established company standards
• Works effectively with tight deadlines

Physical Conditions/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.