Division Controller

Introduction

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well.

Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose.

This position is a hybrid position based out of our Rolling Meadows, IL Headquarters.

Reporting directly to the GB’s Global CFO, this position will be responsible for our financial accounting, reporting and client billing operations.

The ideal candidate is an experienced strategic leader, strongly rooted in understanding and improving processes with demonstrable improvements. They will play a pivotal role in shaping structure, capabilities and the long-term vision of GB’s Finance organization.

The GB Controllership requires strong leadership skills with the ability to identify and develop talent while building highly effective, scalable teams. The ability to confidently manage up and down divisional hierarchy and work effectively with our corporate parent is required.

• Own and lead all divisional accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, client service fee billing & collections, client financial services and financial reporting
• Deliver timely and accurate financial close and reporting processes across multiple international legal entities, currencies, and jurisdictions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate workflows, reduce manual dependencies, and integrate disparate systems and data sources.
• Develop and scale a best-in-class accounting team, structure, and operating model aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Partner with the CFO, IT, and operational leaders to deliver a roadmap for divisional systems integration and process standardization.
• Collaborate with the CFO and cross-functional leaders to align financial operations with global business strategy.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment; ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX
• Drive change management and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, while building scalable platforms.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership, including experience as Controller or Assistant Controller
• Managing company or division profit and loss and income statement
• Experience in a global, multi-entity organization
• Strong foundation in US GAAP accounting and reporting
• Strong process design and improvement skills, with experience implementing workflow tools
• Exceptional leadership, with excellent communication and team-building abilities
• Ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization
• Experience in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
• Capability to drive employee engagement and performance
• Experience in integrating acquisitions, both domestically and internationally

Preferred

• MBA
• Insurance industry experience
• Public accounting experience

• Lead transformational change in a global $2B+ finance organization
• Report directly to the GB’s Global CFO, with visibility and impact at the executive level
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on environment
• Competitive compensation and leadership equity package
• Be a foundational leader during a period of transformation and global growth
• Be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of risk management

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