Deputy Controller

This candidate is expected to work a Hybrid work schedule (Tuesdays-Thursdays) in one of our offices (Denver, Cedar Rapids, Baltimore or Philadelphia)

• Lead and develop high‑performing accounting and finance teams, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant reporting across multiple accounting frameworks.
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing guidance on financial, accounting, and regulatory matters.
• Drive operational efficiency by optimizing processes and building scalable, modern finance infrastructure.
• Establish a strong regulatory and governance mindset with a high level of control consciousness.
• Direct the design and evaluation of internal controls, monitoring, deficiency assessment, and remediation activities, including Management Assessment of Risk (MAR) and Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Prepare materials of Audit Committee and act as liaison with external auditors.
• Partner with business unit leaders, forecasting, and other functions to deliver insightful management reporting, capital planning, and performance analysis.
• Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance arrangements, and other strategic initiatives.
• Oversee financial close activities to meet regulatory and management reporting deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business
• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, including leadership of large teams
• Experience with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting, and U.S. Statutory accounting
• Ability to guide organizations through change and build consensus among senior leaders
• Proficient in general business software
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Big Four public accounting experience valued
• Experience with Oracle financial systems

• Periods of peak workload may require extended hours
• Occasional Travel