Controller


Job Location:

Berwyn, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 4 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description
The Controller is responsible accounting operations financial reporting of the organization with a strong emphasis on commission-based revenue management and supporting financial strategy. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data related to agency bill and direct bill commissions supports executive decision-making and maintains strong internal controls across all financial processes.

The Controller serves as a strategic partner to leadership while also providing hands-on oversight of accounting operations in a high-volume transaction-driven environment.

Duties/Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership
  • Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with agency growth and profitability goals
  • Support strategic initiatives including organic growth acquisitions and new revenue programs
Commission Revenue Oversight
  • Oversee all aspects of commission accounting including:
    • Direct bill and agency bill commission reconciliation
    • Contingent income tracking and forecasting
    • Producer compensation and commission structures
  • Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of carrier statements and internal records
  • Review maintain and strengthen processes for billing and commission accuracy
  • Partner with operations and producers to resolve discrepancies and improve accuracy
Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Oversee preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial statements
  • Analyze revenue performance across business lines producers and programs
  • Present insights and forecasts to senior leadership
Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes with a focus on commission-based revenue variability
  • Monitor performance against budget and provide quarterly budget variance reports to senior leadership
Accounting Operations & Controls
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Oversee accounting functions including general ledger AR/AP and reconciliations
  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards
  • Participate in the annual financial audit conducted by external public accounting firms
  • Manage end-to-end payroll processes ensuring accurate timely and compliant execution
Cash Flow & Treasury Management
  • Manage cash flow liquidity and banking relationships
  • Oversee credit facilities investments and financial risk management
Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead and develop the accounting team providing strategic oversight while ensuring efficient day-to-day operations
  • Establish clear roles responsibilities and performance expectations
  • Promote a culture of accountability continuous improvement and collaboration
Operational Support
  • Partner with department leaders to evaluate financial impact of business initiatives
  • Support pricing compensation and profitability analysis
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and automate financial processes
Other Duties
  • Performs other related duties as assigned to support the finance function and organizational objectives

Required Skills/Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of financial management accounting principles and reporting
  • Advanced analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • High level of integrity and attention to detail
  • Leadership skills with ability to manage and develop teams

Education and Experience
  • Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or related field required
  • CPA MBA or equivalent advanced credentialpreferred
  • 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience
  • Proven experience in financial planning reporting and strategic analysis
Benefits
  • Health insurance vision dental life insurance and more. This includes an employer-sponsored HSA paid coverage for employees and cost-sharing for families.
  • 401K with employer matching.
  • PTO and paid holidays tosupport work-life balance. PTO is based on experience and is expected to increase over time.
  • A casual office environment with a dedicated and professional team.

About Sovereign Insurance Group
Since 1959 Sovereign Insurance Group has been a leader in the nonprofit commercial property and casualty marketplace. A growing company that has expanded from one location in Southeastern PA to a multi-state organization we are poised to continue our expansion.

We believe in approaching our clients our insurance companies and our employees with humility and always considering the other partys interests above our own. This philosophy guides us in taking our talents our time and industry know-how to provide the best overall results we can for our clients.


Required Experience:

Senior Manager

Job DescriptionThe Controller is responsible accounting operations financial reporting of the organization with a strong emphasis on commission-based revenue management and supporting financial strategy. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data related to agency bill and direct...

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Sovereign Insurance Group helps Houses of Worship (churches & synagogues), Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Apartments, Commercial Real Estate, and Cultural Institutions find insurance that fits your needs.

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