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Assistant Controller - Insurance - Dallas

  • Location:

    Dallas

  • Sector:

    Accountancy & Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Jenna Sanders

  • Contact email:

    Jenna.Sanders@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-052025-277584_1746216360

  • Published:

    2 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-06-01

Assistant Controller - Insurance Industry
Growing insurance group | Leadership opportunity | Strong compliance focus | Onsite in Dallas

We're working with a dynamic and expanding insurance company that's looking to add an Assistant Controller to their finance leadership team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in statutory reporting and GAAP, experience managing audits, and a passion for building high-performing teams.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process - ensuring accuracy across both GAAP and statutory financials

  • Lead and develop a small team of accounting professionals

  • Oversee internal controls and support audit readiness (internal and external)

  • Manage regulatory filings including NAIC submissions and other insurance-specific compliance requirements

  • Collaborate with actuarial, tax, and other cross-functional teams to drive transparency and meet strategic objectives

  • Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and regulatory bodies

  • Contribute to financial performance analysis and special projects as needed

What They're Looking For:

  • Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

  • 5-10+ years of experience in P&C insurance accounting or financial reporting

  • 3+ years of leadership experience (Manager or above)

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and STAT

  • Experience working with enterprise systems (SAP, Intacct, Oracle, or similar)

  • Confident communicator who's comfortable working with senior leadership and external stakeholders

  • Organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

  • High-impact role with visibility across the organization

  • Career development potential as the company continues to grow

  • Supportive leadership team and strong culture of collaboration

  • Competitive comp, benefits, and bonus structure

  • Role is based onsite in Dallas - must be local or willing to relocate

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