Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Job Title: Controller

Location: Summit, NJ (Hybrid – at least 2 days onsite each week)

Compensation: $180,000–$220,000 base + bonus + potential equity

A growing insurance organization is adding a Controller to support the CFO and help strengthen the accounting function. This is a new role created due to expansion, and the position will have broad responsibility across monthly close, reporting, controls, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, experience in both GAAP and statutory environments, and the ability to operate in a hands‑on capacity.

• Oversee statutory reporting, treasury activities, and collections.
• Manage the monthly close process, including maintaining the close schedule and reviewing reconciliations.
• Maintain and update accounting control documentation and ensure workflows and processes are clearly mapped.
• Build and manage a full balance sheet control and reconciliation package for review by leadership.
• Prepare monthly investor reporting packages and quarterly reporting for additional stakeholders.
• Prepare the quarterly board reporting package.
• Review annual and quarterly statutory statements and related work papers.
• Lead and manage GAAP and statutory audits handled by external auditors.
• Review the current accounts payable process and implement improvements to strengthen controls and cash management.
• Prepare and maintain expense reporting and reconciliation packages for management review.
• Assist in planning and forecasting and help prepare related financial materials.
• Manage accounting-related projects across the organization to ensure processes and controls are consistent end-to-end.
• Oversee the general ledger in Net Suite and help optimize use of the system.

• CPA strongly preferred (insurance industry experience is valued over a strictly public accounting background).
• Experience with Net Suite is highly preferred.
• Background in GAAP accounting, statutory reporting, and audit management.
• Strong understanding of accounting controls and process improvement.
• Comfortable working in a growing, fast-moving environment.