Assistant Controller
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Assistant Controller
Location: Atlanta GA (Hybrid)
Job Type: Direct Hire Full-Time
Salary Range: $130000 - $150000 annually
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Controller to support the Corporate Controller across technical accounting reinsurance accounting accounting policy development internal controls and tax compliance management. This role requires a hands-on accounting leader who can operate strategically while executing day-to-day technical accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead technical accounting research and application in compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory standards
- Provide analytical support for monthly close and preparation of financial reporting packages
- Support financial close processes and preparation of financial statements and disclosures related to technical accounting matters
- Develop maintain and update accounting policies and procedures aligned with evolving standards and business needs
- Document monitor and improve internal controls over financial reporting
- Oversee reinsurance accounting including reserving in collaboration with actuarial teams
- Manage carrier receivables and payables in coordination with fronting carrier partners
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of reinsurance transactions including premiums claims and ceding commissions
- Execute and ensure proper accounting for insurance trust transactions
- Manage relationships with external tax compliance providers ensuring timely filings and resolution of tax accounting matters
- Partner with external auditors providing documentation and technical accounting support during audits
- Assist with new client and program implementations
- Lead accounting requirements assessments for program reporting deliverables
- Drive process improvements and efficiencies across accounting and finance functions
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
- CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
- 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience
- Prior experience in insurance warranty or reinsurance accounting strongly preferred
- Big 4 or national accounting firm experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP including ASC 944 (Insurance)
- Experience with General Ledger systems such as Great Plains or Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with SQL for data analysis
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Key Skills:
- Technical Accounting
- Reinsurance Accounting
- U.S. GAAP & ASC 944
- Internal Controls & SOX Documentation
- Financial Close & Reporting
- General Ledger Systems (Great Plains MS Dynamics 365)
- Advanced Excel & SQL
- Audit & Tax Compliance Management
Required Skills:
AccountingFinanceCPAprogressive accountingASC 944 (Insurance)General Ledger systemsGreat PlainsMS Dynamics 365SQL
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- Account Reconciliation
- SOX
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- ERP Systems
- NetSuite
