Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Job Title: Controller

Location: Summit, NJ (Hybrid – minimum 2 days onsite per week)

Compensation: $180,000–$220,000 base salary + bonus

A rapidly growing insurance organization is seeking a Controller to partner closely with the CFO and elevate the company’s accounting operations. This is a newly created role driven by expansion, offering broad ownership across monthly close, reporting, controls, and process improvements. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, experience in both GAAP and statutory reporting, and thrives in a hands‑on, high‑growth environment.

• Lead statutory reporting, treasury functions, and collections.
• Manage the monthly close process, including oversight of the close calendar and reconciliation review.
• Prepare monthly investor reporting and quarterly reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop quarterly board reporting packages.
• Review annual and quarterly statutory statements and supporting work papers.

• Maintain and update accounting control documentation; ensure workflows and processes are clearly documented and efficient.
• Build and manage a comprehensive balance sheet control and reconciliation package for leadership review.
• Oversee review and enhancement of the accounts payable process to strengthen controls and cash management.
• Prepare and maintain expense reporting and reconciliation packages for management.
• Lead accounting‑related projects to enhance consistency of processes and controls across the organization.

• Lead both GAAP and statutory audits conducted by external auditors.
• Oversee the general ledger within Net Suite and drive system optimization.
• Support planning and forecasting efforts, including preparation of financial materials.

• CPA preferred (insurance industry experience valued over strictly public accounting backgrounds).
• Net Suite experience highly preferred.
• Solid background in GAAP accounting, statutory reporting, and audit management.
• Strong understanding of accounting controls, process design, and process improvement.
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, growing organization; comfortable being hands‑on and detail‑oriented.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.