Assistant Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all financial information is complete, accurate, and timely by maintaining strong oversight of the end-to-end accounting across finance, and lead in the design and execution of internal controls.
• Be accountable for the quality and accuracy of financials, the integrity of internal control compliance, and the timeliness and quality of submissions including statutory filings and both internal and external audits.
• Rapidly develop deep technical knowledge across multiple accounting areas including Investment Accounting, Actuarial Accounting, Reinsurance Accounting, and Corporate Accounting, and actively cascade that expertise to build and support high‑performing teams.
• Collaborate across all areas of finance to ensure proper accounting conclusions are reached and reporting is in compliance with the respective regulations including U.S. GAAP, U.S. Statutory accounting, and BMA accounting.
• Identify and implement more efficient and effective ways of operating to drive cross‑functional efficiencies.
• Lead transformation efforts to enhance the operating model.
• Manage financial closing timetables, ensuring full compliance with all internal, regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Maintain strong stakeholder engagement, collaborating with other finance and business colleagues in day‑to‑day operations and special projects.
• Streamline and standardize financial activities and procedures to improve operational efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or similar discipline, is required. CPA required.
• Minimum of 10 years of accounting and/or experience in controllership or reporting team.
• Insurance experience, preferably within Life Insurance.
• Technical accounting expertise and ability to quickly master new domains.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building.
• Leadership in identifying, driving, and implementing process improvements.
• Adaptability and agility in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and professional integrity.
• Ability to act independently, in identifying problems and developing proposed solutions.
• Strong problem solving and decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to develop, coach and train others.

Location:

New York, NY (Hybrid – 2-3 days per week in the office)

Salary Range: $230,000 – $250,000 (per annum)

Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness program, incentive and recognition programs, and 401(k) contribution.