Assistant Controller
About the Organization
This opportunity is with a mid‑sized, nationally operating life insurance organization with a long-standing presence in the U.S. insurance market. The company supports a diverse policyholder base and operates in a highly regulated environment, requiring strong financial discipline, accurate reporting, and consistent compliance with both statutory and financial reporting standards.
The organization is known for its stability, mission‑oriented culture, and emphasis on long‑term sustainability, combining traditional insurance operations with modern financial governance and continuous process improvement. The finance team plays a critical role in supporting business leadership, regulatory obligations, and operational decision‑making.
The Role: Assistant Controller
The Assistant Controller will serve as a key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for supporting the company's core accounting, reporting, and compliance functions. This role has broad exposure across the organization and contributes directly to the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of financial reporting activities.
The position blends hands‑on technical accounting work with team leadership, offering meaningful involvement in both day‑to‑day operations and higher‑level financial initiatives. The Assistant Controller partners closely with senior finance leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure reporting obligations are met and financial processes continue to evolve.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Oversee and support the period‑end close process, ensuring financial results are prepared accurately and on time
- Manage accounting activities across multiple reporting frameworks, including statutory and U.S. GAAP requirements
- Review financial results, analyze trends and variances, and provide clear explanations to leadership
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and completeness across financial schedules, reports, and disclosures
- Support internal and external audits by coordinating data, responding to inquiries, and maintaining strong documentation
- Assist with the interpretation and implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory guidance
- Strengthen and maintain internal control practices within areas of responsibility
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance reporting efficiency
- Lead and develop accounting team members, providing guidance, oversight, and mentoring
- Participate in special projects and financial initiatives aligned with broader organizational goals
Ideal Background
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA or similar professional credential preferred
- Significant progressive experience in insurance accounting, financial reporting, or regulated financial services
- Strong working knowledge of statutory accounting concepts and GAAP
- Experience supporting audits, compliance activities, and regulatory reporting
- Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership of deliverables
- Collaborative communication style and an analytical, problem‑solving mindset
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