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$ 100000 - 125000
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Job Description
Job Description
Controller
Job Summary
A growing insurance agency is in search of a detail-oriented and motivated Controller to join their team in Torrance CA. The Controller should have an appetite and aptitude for finance as well as accounting.
What Were Looking For:
Ideal candidate is a Japanese bilingual candidate for reporting to Japan purposes however it is not a 100% requirement.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the outsourced accounting firm as well as the in-house accounting and expense tracking etc and a couple of in-house people who are doing commission tracking and insurance premiums bookkeeping.
- Assist senior management in developing financial strategy including risk minimization plans and opportunity forecasting.
- Conduct high-level financial reporting and analysis.
- Perform regular budget consolidation.
- Review financial statements and ensures accuracy.
- Conduct cash flow management.
- Find ways to improve efficiencies and reduce costs across the business.
- Oversee debt management and collections.
- Review and oversee corporate and individual tax planning ensure accurate and timely preparation and review of all required tax returns.
- Oversee and coordinate with vendors and EVP for annual report filing for required states.
- Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations.
- Develop financial reviews.
- Audit payroll processing by outside vendor.
- Assist EVP and manage companys internal and financial audit responsibilities.
- Work closely with senior management to share reports and analysis findings.
- Regularly prepare financial reports for EVP and President to be presented to the board/ shareholders as a part of business plan.
- Manage and oversee accounting staff.
- Manage/oversee day-to-day premium accounting transactions.
- Responsible for updating and staying abreast of changes in accounting standards and regulations affecting the insurance industry and notifying senior management.
- Review research and develop expense monitoring and reporting procedures.
- Monitor trends and recommends opportunities for revenue and systems enhancement.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelors degree from four-year college or university or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 10 or more years of related experience.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite
- Strong understanding of accounting including insurance accounting and financial principles.
- Competency in utilizing accounting and financial software including Agency Management Systems for accounting/ financial data functions.
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Superb cultural and social intelligence; open and respectful regarding linguistic and cultural differences; growth mindset.
Compensation Package
- $100000-$125000
- Inclusive benefits package including health benefits and a 401k plan with employer matching.
- Competitive PTO and company holidays.
This role is hybrid in Torrance CA. There will be some in-office expectations especially in the first few months since the key people they will be working with are typically in-office people.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
