Assistant Financial Controller

JCW is recruiting for a well-established property-casualty insurance company seeking an Assistant Controller supporting the organization's financial, operational, and strategic objectives. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a finance leader ready to be a true strategic partner to the C-suite within a regulated insurance environment while leading and developing a growing Finance team. This role is based in the Hartford, CT area with a hybrid work structure.

What You'll Do:

• Own the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting under GAAP and STAT, partnering with executive leadership on key accounting positions and strategic initiatives
• Lead the close process, general ledger, and financial statement preparation, along with audit, regulatory compliance, and governance activities
• Direct budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial performance analysis and variance reporting to leadership
• Oversee treasury operations, cash management, banking relationships, and investment administration
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of accounting and finance professionals, building accountability and succession readiness

What They're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred
• 8+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including team leadership in a controllership function
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and STAT accounting frameworks, with hands-on ownership of the close and reporting cycle
• Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leadership, boards/governing committees, auditors, and regulators
• Strong track record of building and leading high-performing accounting teams