Agency Controller

# Agency Controller Agency Controller Salary $110000 - $120000

Location Quincy, MA, USA Contract Permanent Industry Accountancy  & Finance---Contact Jordan Dionne
** Agency Controller
** The Agency Controller oversees all financial operations of the organization, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and adherence to accounting standards. This role is responsible for accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, supporting the agency’s strategic objectives. The Controller reports directly to the Agency President.###
** Key Responsibilities
**** Financial Reporting
*** Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
* Deliver financial analyses, reporting packages, and insights to support leadership decision-making.
** Accounting Operations
*** Lead the month-end close process and manage all day-to-day agency accounting functions, including:  +
** Accounts Receivable:
** Direct bill commission downloads, agency bill payments, other income, and deposits.  +
** Accounts Payable:
** Payments to carriers, brokers, vendors, expense processing, and producer/broker commissions.  +
** Reconciliations:
** Direct bill, premiums payable, producer accounts, parent company accounts, and bank reconciliations.  +
** General Accounting:
** Payroll oversight, journal entries, and adjustments with the parent company.
** Budgeting & Forecasting
*** Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with department leaders.
* Monitor performance, analyze variances, and provide forecasting updates.
** Internal Controls
*** Develop and maintain strong internal control procedures to safeguard assets and ensure financial data integrity.
* Evaluate processes regularly to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
** Financial Compliance
*** Ensure compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
* Partner with the parent company and external auditors during annual audits; address audit findings and implement recommendations.
** Treasury Management
*** Oversee cash flow, liquidity monitoring, and working capital optimization.
* Develop and implement effective cash management policies and practices.

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** Required Experience & Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
* 5-10 years of experience in an insurance accounting or finance role.
* Proficiency with Applied Systems EPIC.
* Proven success in a fast-paced, high-growth, metrics-driven environment.
* Strong understanding of accounting principles related to property & casualty insurance.
* Ability to anticipate needs, mitigate risks, and maintain sound financial controls.
* High personal accountability and a strong commitment to ethical conduct.
* Positive attitude with a growth-oriented approach.
* Adaptable, agile, and comfortable navigating change with an entrepreneurial mindset.
* Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with the ability to work across large data sets and multiple systems to perform complex reconciliations.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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