Controller

Berkley•Irving, TX

22d•$92,000 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all areas relating to accounting functions and financial reporting. This position will be responsible for daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks and activities. Key functions include assisting management by safeguarding company assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory entities, producing reliable financial data in an efficient manner and accomplishing objectives. The role involves actively participating and overseeing the Accounting function of the Finance department, including the monthly/quarterly financial close process, account reconciliations, SOX compliance, managing projects, training staff and reviewing their work. The Controller will maintain and provide accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual GAAP financials and prepare and provide reports and information as requested by WRBC. This role also involves providing financial information to auditors and examiners, as well as regulatory/reporting entities. The Controller will actively participate and oversee the preparation of the annual company budgeting process and provide monthly analysis of actual performance measured against these budgets. Additionally, the role includes preparing and providing required tax reports and calculations, as necessary, to WRBC, and acting as a backup for the operation of the Finance department in the absence of the CFO. Other duties/projects as assigned.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge/skill in various accounting areas, such as reinsurance, GL, statutory and GAAP reporting, taxes and statistical reporting.
Strong working knowledge of Excel, Hyperion and other data management tools, including pivot tables & V lookups.
Experience with Peoplesoft software (GL, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable) a plus.
Five or more years of accounting experience in an insurance environment.
CPA preferred or advanced insurance accounting education, such as AIAF, CPCU, and other commensurate experience.
Successfully completed INS designation.
Performance appraisal – attain Exceeds Expectations rating and achieve major objectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Peoplesoft software (GL, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable)

Responsibilities

Overseeing all areas relating to accounting functions and financial reporting.
Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks and activities.
Assisting management by safeguarding company assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory entities, producing reliable financial data in an efficient manner and accomplishing objectives.
Actively participating and overseeing the Accounting function of the Finance department, monthly/quarterly financial close process, account reconciliations, SOX compliance, manage projects, train staff and review their work.
Maintaining and providing accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual GAAP financials and preparing and providing reports and information as requested by WRBC.
Providing financial information to auditors and examiners as required, as well as regulatory/reporting entities as requested.
Actively participating and overseeing preparation of the annual company budgeting process and providing monthly analysis of actual performance measured against these budgets.
Preparing and providing required tax reports and calculations, as necessary, to WRBC.
Acting as a backup for the operation of the Finance department in the absence of the CFO.
Other duties/projects as assigned.