Controller (Start Up / Financial Services)

Arkansas Talent Group•Little Rock, AR

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Arkansas Talent Group is exclusively working with a Startup Financial Services Company in Little Rock to help them find a Controller for their organization. This is an extremely exciting opportunity to be part of a great organization and get in on the ground level. Controller has great growth opportunity to CFO relatively quickly, will report directly to the CEO, and be intimately involved with the C-Suite Team. Controller will lead GAAP and Statutory reporting and help build a best-in-class accounting function from the ground up.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or similar strongly preferred)
5+ years of Financial Services / Insurance accounting or financial reporting experience
Hands-on NAIC statutory reporting experience
Experience in a fast-paced or growth-oriented environment
Strong understanding of SAP and insurance regulatory frameworks
Exposure to investment accounting platforms
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, automation)
Proven ability to lead, build, and improve accounting teams
Strong communication skills with executive presence

Responsibilities

Own the full close process (monthly, quarterly, annual) and deliver timely financial reporting
Lead all NAIC statutory reporting, including quarterly and annual statements
Ensure compliance with Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and regulatory requirement
Prepare GAAP and Statutory financials with clear analysis for leadership
Build and maintain a strong internal control framework
Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and chart of accounts structure
Partner with actuaries, auditors, reinsurers, and regulatory agencies
Support implementation and optimization of insurance accounting systems (FIS or similar)
Hire, develop, and lead a growing accounting team
Provide direct financial insights to executive leadership