Assistant Financial Controller

The Assistant Financial Controller supports the Financial Controller in leading the organization's accounting, financial reporting, tax, audit, compliance, and finance operations functions. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, maintaining a strong internal control environment, supporting strategic business initiatives, and driving continuous process improvement. Serving as a key member of the Finance leadership team, the Assistant Financial Controller will oversee core accounting activities, support regulatory and statutory compliance, coordinate audit and tax matters, and lead finance transformation projects.

This position acts as a trusted business partner across Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, and other functional areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance organizational performance.

• Financial Reporting:
  Lead all month, quarter, and year-end closing cycles to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements in strict compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate policies.
• Tax Management:
  Coordinate the preparation, review, and filing of federal, state, and international tax returns while managing tax provision calculations and deferred tax accounting alongside external advisors.
• Audits & Controls:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors while actively developing, implementing and monitoring robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Operations Oversight:
  Provide strategic oversight for day-to-day financial activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Treasury.
• Team & Project Leadership:
  Drive high-impact business transformation and finance projects while directly coaching, mentoring and developing accounting staff to foster a collaborative culture.

• Essential Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Preferred 5-10 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting controls.
• Experience managing month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating audits and supporting tax compliance activities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Proven project management and process improvement experience.
  
  Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience with in insurance, reinsurance, financial services, or a highly regulated industry.
• Financial and Operations Principal (Fin Op), FINRA Series 27 and/or Entry‑level financial and operations principal (Fin Op), FINRA Series 28 Operations Professional FINRA Series 99 Experience with ERP implementations, finance transformation, and system integration projects.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience with financial reporting and analytics tools such as Workday, Power BI, Qlik, Infor Q&A or similar platforms.

The actual salary for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, paid time off, 401K savings and other retirement programs, as…