Controller ( Hybrid )

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and update procedures and controls relative to the accounting and reporting of all company financial activities.
• Oversee the preparation of internal and external financial statements and reports, regulatory filings, and tax filings.
• Ensure adherence to corporate standards, accounting principles, actuarial standards and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure accurate financial records are maintained and available as needed.
• Oversee compilation of annual corporate budget and production of budget reports and cost accounting reports.
• Analyze reinsurance agreements and implement procedures and controls to produce accurate accounting of ceded and assumed premiums, losses, and commissions.
• Assist in the management of the company’s relationships with its reinsurers, independent auditors and state auditors.
• Develop billing and collection procedures and controls in accordance with company policies, agency agreements and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure professional relations with external service providers.
• Oversee the resolution of problems related to the billing and commission functions through research, analysis and interaction with other company departments.
• Manage the company’s relationships with credit card service providers, and maintain professional relations with banks, investment funds, and other financial service providers; monitoring performance and recommending changes, as appropriate.
• Oversee the company’s collection of delinquent accounts using internal resources and external services.
• Oversee the payment of company disbursements, collection of receivables and the placement of company directed investments.
• Establish and maintain appropriate controls and safeguards for corporate financial assets.
• Analyze and interpret financial information and company activities to ensure consistency with corporate objectives.
• Determine when funds are available for long term investment and develop internal cash flow projection models.
• Oversee company tax planning and filings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration, plus 5 years related experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the required skills
• 5+ years of experience working in property and casualty insurance and knowledge of statutory accounting principles
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of and experience with statutory accounting principles, taxation, and audit procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and database software products
• Ability to train, develop and motivate others
• Meets agreed upon goals and objectives in a timely manner
• Proven ability to develop plans, problem solve and to analyze and interpret data accurately
• Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and communication skills