Controller & Assistant Controller (2, ONSITE in Irving, TX)

Assistant Controller & Controller (2 POSITIONS)

Contract-to-Hire

100% onsite – Irving, TX

Please note:

CPA required for Controller position

Insurance industry experience required

NetSuite experience required

PowerBI experience preferred

Prior Asst. Controller experience required

The Assistant Controller will be part of the accounting group, reporting directly to the Controller, and will be responsible for support in all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control development for the company. We are seeking a highly motivated professional with strong technical accounting experience, highly inquisitive, has great interpersonal skills, and the ability to jump in and immediately make a positive impact in a dynamic environment. This individual will also maintain the internal control environment regarding all areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

Assist in managing a team of accountants to ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial statements.

Assist in the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly reconciliations and financial reporting.

Assist in technical accounting research, providing recommendations and writing memos on new and/or proposed technical accounting guidance relevant to the company and industry.

Assist in developing and implementing processes and controls for ensuring data integrity and strong internal control over financial reporting

Assist in the company's annual audit, including the review of documents submitted to the external auditors, helping to manage workflow, and providing ongoing communications with the audit team.

Take a lead role in critical accounting changes, process improvement projects, and accounting software implementations.

Communicate and resolve issues with Admin, IT, Marketing, and other departments to answer financial and accounting questions.

Review and approve staff's work including journal entries, accounting reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses.

Provide current and new technical accounting guidance as it arises to the accounting, finance, and general business departments and answer questions to resolve issues as they arise.

Ensure timely reporting and accurate processing of client statements (premiums, claims, reinstatement premiums, premiums adjustments, commission, brokerage, taxes, funds held, etc.).

Requirements:

Accounting/ Finance degree required.

At least 5 years of increasing responsible accounting experience.

2+ years in management role: people management experience required.

Prior hands-on accounting management experience with a smaller firm is preferred.

Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (financial closure, reporting, internal controls, budgeting, etc.)

Experience with project management, implementation of internal controls, and technical accounting research.

High degree of knowledge with GAAP and FASB topics

Highly proficient with Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, Macros)

Strong understanding of Power BI

Netsuite system experience required.

Job Details:

On-site work environment

Full benefits (health, dental, vision)

Paid time off

Bonus upon meeting department goals