Assistant Controller

SUMMARY: Ensures financial results are GAAP and statutory compliant, appropriate internal controls are maintained, and all financial reporting deadlines are met.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Participates in and supervises month–end close activities and general accounting responsibilities for specific entities.Manages financial compliance reporting for multiple entities. Keeps current on regulatory procedures and filings for multiple states and types of entities.Supervises and completes reinsurance accounting for multiple entities.Participates in audits for insurance company financial statements for outside regulatory authorities and external auditors. Prepares and reviews audit work papers for internal and external auditors.Supervises and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements prepared on the STAT & GAAP basis.Supervises and creates statutory and GAAP related financial information and support as required, including the Annual Statement and Investment Schedules, Insurance Expense Exhibit, annual Risk Based Capital reporting, and Schedule F & Schedule P reporting and analysis.Participates in the creation and implementation of internal controls, monitoring of accounting processes, review of journal entries, review of financial statements and review of reconciliations of general ledger accounts.Develops and maintains thorough knowledge and understanding of insurance industry, accounting policies, financial systems, transaction processes, internal controls and chart of accounts.Prepares and posts journal entries for more complex accounting areas with explanation and description of accounting. Prepares and/or reviews account analyses and monthly analytical review of balance sheets and income statements.Demonstrates a commitment to the process for continuous improvement and is open and responsive to change.Demonstrates experience and proficiency in applying accounting principles/theories and concepts.Participates in development and testing of reports for reporting or compliance.Develops personal and professional goals and plans to obtain them. Pursues a continuous program of self-development.Assists in the development, achievement, and measurement of departmental performance goals.PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIREDREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Strong knowledge of GAAP and STAT accountingKnowledge of Property & Casualty insurance industryKnowledge of reinsurance accounting preferredStrong accounting and analytical skillsStrong database skills - able to work with large data sets and summarize for reporting requirements.Strong technical ability in financial information systems/applicationsStrong experience in supervising accounting staff in the preparation, review and analysis of financial statements and other financial informationAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management both verbal and writtenAbility to identify problems and opportunities, gather relevant evidence and make effective decisions using sound judgmentDetail orientedStrong leadership ability, good presentation skills and consensus builderMINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA preferred. Five to ten years of accounting experience with management, budgeting, audit, consolidations, and financial modeling experience. GAAP and statutory experience, knowledge of regulatory compliance and accounting standards. Experience in the insurance industry at an underwriter and/or agency a plus.ORany combination of education, training, and experience which would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.