We are partnering with a fast growing, global specialty insurance platform to hire a senior finance leader to oversee group controllership and financial reporting. This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the CFO with ownership of the full accounting and close function across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
The position offers the opportunity to lead and modernize the finance infrastructure, build and develop teams, and play a key role in supporting continued growth and operational scale. This is ideal for an experienced insurance Controller or accounting leader who enjoys both hands on execution and strategic partnership with executive leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the global accounting and controllership function across multiple legal entities and locations
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close including consolidations, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of GAAP and Statutory financial statements and related disclosures
- Manage and develop accounting teams in the US and internationally
- Own the internal control environment including SOX compliance, documentation, and audit readiness
- Partner with external auditors and regulators to support financial statement audits and filings
- Oversee reinsurance and technical insurance accounting activities
- Provide oversight of treasury, liquidity, and cash management processes
- Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability
- Support strategic initiatives including new product launches, entity expansions, and potential transactions
- Act as a trusted partner to the CFO and senior leadership, providing analysis and insights to support business decisions
Skills & Experience
- 10+ years of progressive insurance accounting or controllership experience within a carrier, reinsurer, or specialty insurance platform
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and Statutory accounting and financial reporting requirements
- Proven ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple legal entities
- Experience leading global or multi location accounting teams
- Background overseeing consolidations, internal controls, audit coordination, and regulatory reporting
- Exposure to reinsurance accounting and complex insurance structures preferred
- Treasury or cash management oversight experience is a plus
- Track record of improving processes, strengthening controls, and implementing systems or automation initiatives
- Comfortable partnering directly with senior leadership and presenting financial results
- CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
If interested, please apply to the role or email your resume to Ryan Borchers at [email protected]. Only qualified applicants will receive a reply.
