Controller, Finance & Banking, CFO

Job Title:
Controller

Location:

Union County, NJ (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week; potential flexibility to 1 day for the right candidate)
Compensation: $200,000–$240,000 base + bonus + equity participation

We are seeking a Controller with hands‑on experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance. Candidates must have exposure to statutory accounting, financial statement mapping, and controls within a P&C environment. This is a highly technical, strategic role for someone who can partner with the CFO to strengthen accounting and controls infrastructure.

Candidates from Big 4 insurance practices are highly preferred. The client may flex on direct carrier experience only if the candidate has a strong technical accounting foundation and demonstrated ability to build or improve controls in a similar environment.

• Lead all statutory accounting and reporting for the organization (Property & Casualty focus)

• Prepare and review statutory financial statements and related disclosures

• Draft technical accounting memos and partner closely with external auditors to support conclusions

• Build, formalize, and enhance the company’s accounting controls framework, including mapping processes and developing a comprehensive Risk Controls Matrix

• Oversee monthly close, ensuring timely reconciliations and full balance sheet integrity

• Own and manage external GAAP and statutory audits

• Evaluate, streamline, and optimize the accounts payable function (~100 invoices/month), strengthening controls and cash management

• Oversee treasury-related processes and cash movement workflows

• Prepare investor and board‑level reporting packages in partnership with the CFO

• Support planning and forecasting efforts and collaborate cross‑functionally, including exposure to FP&A initiatives

• Ensure the general ledger (Net Suite) is optimized and aligned with reporting requirements

• P&C Insurance experience required

• CPA strongly preferred

• Background in Big 4 Audit within Insurance, or corporate Controller/Assistant Controller/AVP experience within a P&C insurance environment

• Deep understanding of statutory accounting (required)

• Strong technical accounting skills, including financial statement mapping and memo preparation

• Demonstrated experience building or operating within a strong controls environment

• Executive presence and ability to interact confidently with auditors, investors, and board members

• Experience improving accounting operations and process efficiency (AP/treasury optimization experience preferred)

• Net Suite experience preferred but not required