VP, Controller

Berkley•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The VP, Controller serves as the organization’s senior accounting leader and a key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for ensuring financial integrity, operational excellence, and compliance across all accounting and financial reporting activities. This role partners closely with the CFO to translate financial strategy into disciplined execution, scalable processes, and reliable reporting. The VP, Controller is a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who challenges existing processes, strengthens controls, and fosters a high-performance culture. They balance technical accounting expertise with strong leadership and collaboration skills, ensuring accurate financial information supports sound business decisions.

Requirements

7+ years of finance/operations experience
Strategic and innovative thinking, creative problem solving, data driven
Exceptional relationship building skills to work successfully with multiple business partners.
Exceptional organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks
Strong project management and leadership skills; the ability to organize and drive projects with diverse stakeholders
Strong orientation toward achieving results, attention to detail, and proven ability to drive toward long-term goals
Ability to be nimble and rapidly pivot when needed
Motivated to challenge the status quo
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Nice To Haves

Financial insurance experience a preferred
MBA or CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior leader responsible for accounting operations, reporting, and financial controls, supporting the CFO and broader senior leadership team.
Partner with the CFO to execute financial strategy, improve operational efficiency, and enhance financial discipline across the organization.
Lead, develop, and mentor accounting and finance team members, fostering engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the following functions: Accounting and financial close, Budgeting and expense management support, Premium audit, Agency bill, Accounts receivable, Coordination with treasury activities, in partnership with the CFO
Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and internal standards.
Maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory and Berkley requirements.
Lead audit activities, including internal, external, and regulatory audits, ensuring successful outcomes and timely resolution of findings.
Support short- and long-term financial planning by providing reliable financial data, analysis, and insight.
Analyze financial results and performance trends, identifying risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
Drive process improvements and system enhancements to support scalability, automation, and efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to ensure financial processes align with operational needs.
Represent the organization within Berkley on accounting, reporting, and control-related matters as appropriate.
May perform other functions as assigned