Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in the financial reporting and accounting operations of the P&C insurance organization. This position supports the department in managing statutory and GAAP reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, overseeing close processes, and strengthening internal controls. The ideal candidate brings strong insurance accounting expertise, leadership capability, and hands‑on technical depth in P&C insurance operations.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & CloseAssist in overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completenessOversee preparation of and review GAAP and statutory financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentationEnsure proper accounting and reporting of P&C-specific items such as:Loss and LAE reserves (including coordination with actuarial)Unearned premium reservesReinsurance (ceded and assumed)Deferred acquisition costs (DAC)Support preparation of management reporting, variance analyses, and financial insights for senior leadershipRegulatory & Statutory ComplianceSupport statutory reporting requirements in compliance with NAIC guidelines and state insurance departmentsAssist with preparation and filing of statutory annual and quarterly statementsCoordinate with regulators, external auditors, and internal audit as neededMonitor changes in statutory accounting principles and regulatory requirements impacting P&C insurersInternal Controls & AuditHelp design, maintain, and enhance internal controls over financial reportingSupport SOX (if applicable), internal audits, and external audits, including audit readiness and issue remediationEnsure accounting policies are documented, current, and consistently appliedLeadership & Process ImprovementManage, mentor, and develop accounting staff as assignedReview work performed by staff for quality and complianceIdentify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and efficiencies within accounting and reportingPartner cross-functionally with Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Reinsurance, and FP&ADemonstrate commitment to Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and apply knowledge of compliance policies and procedures, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities in the performance of work.RequirementsRequiredBachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA required (or in active pursuit with clear timeline)6-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in P&C insuranceStrong knowledge of:Statutory accounting (SAP)GAAP financial reportingNAIC statutory statementsInsurance reserves and reinsurance accountingProven experience with month-end close and financial statement preparationAdvanced proficiency in ExcelPosition is hybrid to the Blue Bell locationPreferredPublic accounting experience with insurance clientsExperience with insurance accounting systems (e.g., Guidewire)Prior people management or team leadership experienceFamiliarity with SOX and internal control frameworks