Corporate Controller
Schaumburg, IL - USA
Job Summary
Summary:
Oversee all Managing General Agency (MGA) reporting requirements and ensure statutory standards and requirements are met. This position will report to the President & CEO and will be responsible for
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Sole management responsibility over the accounting team (currently 4 members).
- Oversee and manage the Companys general ledger system.
- Oversee Companys banking relationship and established controls.
- Participate in the development and implementation of cost-effective financial reporting tools.
- Formulate effective financial oversight and internal accounting standards and controls which comply with company legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the achievement of business objectives through the accurate and timely identification and resolution of accounting issues/opportunities.
- Develop and implement budgeting and forecasting models.
- Direct the monthly internal reporting process and deliver accurate/timely monthly reports through effective utilization of all management information tools.
- Support external audit including preparation of related footnotes and PBC exhibits.
- Ability to work well under pressure and independently and meet strict corporate deadlines.
Anchor Group Management Inc. Benefits:
Medical Dental Vision FSA and HSA Plans. Employer annual contribution to HSA plan
Employer sponsored basic life and basic life AD&D insurance short term disability
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary long term disability
Voluntary Ancillary benefits: Accident-Hospital-Critical Illness
401K with Fidelity
401K employer match
Transportation Stipend
*Hybrid Work Environment requiring in office days on a weekly basis.
Education and/or Experience:
Prior experience in insurance STAT accounting.
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with a comprehensive knowledge of accounting internal financial controls and financial tools.
Public accounting background is a plus.
Knowledge of IFRS a plus.
Bachelors degree in Accounting.
CPA or MBA is a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication organization analytical problem solving and negotiation skills.
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office software programs including MS Word Excel Access PowerPoint and various databases.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Problem solvingthe individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Interpersonal Skillsthe individual maintains confidentiality remains open to others ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
Oral communicationthe individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings.
Written Communicationthe individual edits work for spelling and grammar presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
Planning/organizingthe individual prioritizes and plans work activities uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Quality controlthe individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Adaptabilitythe individual adapts to changes in the work environment manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events.
Dependabilitythe individual is consistently at work and on time follows instructions responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and securitythe individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly