Assistant Controller

Position: 1 Direct Hire - Hybrid

Location: Atlanta, GA (30309)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET

Industry: Financial Services / Insurance

Category: Accounting / Finance / Leadership

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Assistant Controller to support the Corporate Controller across technical accounting, reinsurance accounting, accounting policy, internal controls, and tax compliance management. This role is ideal for a strategic, hands‑on accounting leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats across the finance function.

The Assistant Controller will play a key role in financial reporting, technical accounting, audit support, and process improvement initiatives while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

This is a hybrid role based in Atlanta, GA.

• Strong technical accounting expertise with an insurance focus
• Detail‑oriented leader with strong analytical skills
• Ability to partner cross‑functionally across finance, actuarial, tax, and audit
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and efficiency

• Lead technical accounting research and application in compliance with U.S. GAAP; support monthly close and preparation of financial statements and disclosures; provide analytical support for monthly financial reporting packages; develop, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee reinsurance accounting processes, including reserving in partnership with actuarial teams; ensure accurate recording of premiums, claims, ceding commissions, and related transactions; manage carrier receivables and payables in coordination with fronting carriers; execute and ensure proper recording of insurance trust transactions.
• Document and monitor internal controls related to financial reporting; identify control gaps and drive process improvements; partner with external auditors during audits; ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting standards.
• Manage relationships with external tax compliance providers; coordinate timely and accurate tax filings and resolve tax accounting matters; assist with new client and program implementations; lead accounting requirements assessments for new programs; drive continuous improvements and efficiencies within accounting and finance.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and insurance accounting (ASC 944)
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience with General Ledger systems (Great Plains, MS Dynamics 365, or similar)
• Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills