We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for an insurance industry leader! This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a finance leader who can strengthen reporting accuracy, uphold regulatory compliance, and provide clear financial insight to support business decisions. The role will oversee core accounting functions, guide a high-performing team, and partner with leadership on planning, controls, and performance improvement. Responsibilities:• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to ensure timely and accurate reporting across the organization.• Produce and review corporate and statutory financial statements while maintaining the reliability of the general ledger, reconciliations, and supporting analysis.• Manage insurance-related accounting activity, including premium transactions, claim costs, loss adjustment expenses, reinsurance balances, and invested assets.• Work closely with actuarial and business partners to support reserve reporting, rate filing considerations, audits, and regulatory examinations.• Strengthen the internal control framework by evaluating risk areas, refining accounting procedures, and promoting compliance with governance standards.• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate reviews, resolve findings, and maintain a well-documented control environment.• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff while setting priorities that improve team effectiveness and accountability.• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and initiatives that enhance financial and operational performance.• Oversee cash flow visibility, liquidity monitoring, investment reporting support, tax coordination with outside advisors, and process improvement efforts through automation and better reporting tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. • Accounting designation required. • At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial leadership, including team management responsibility. • Strong working knowledge of insurance statutory accounting and financial statement preparation within a regulated environment. • Experience overseeing audit activity, internal controls, and compliance-focused reporting processes. • Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with financial reporting platforms such as PeopleSoft. • Ability to analyze large data sets and reporting outputs using tools such as Microsoft SQL Server and SQL queries. • Background in property and casualty insurance, reinsurance accounting, or large insurance reporting environments is preferred.

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Glen Allen, VA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
40 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for an insurance industry leader! This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a finance leader who can strengthen reporting accuracy, uphold regulatory compliance, and provide clear financial insight to support business decisions. The role will oversee core accounting functions, guide a high-performing team, and partner with leadership on planning, controls, and performance improvement. Responsibilities:• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to ensure timely and accurate reporting across the organization.• Produce and review corporate and statutory financial statements while maintaining the reliability of the general ledger, reconciliations, and supporting analysis.• Manage insurance-related accounting activity, including premium transactions, claim costs, loss adjustment expenses, reinsurance balances, and invested assets.• Work closely with actuarial and business partners to support reserve reporting, rate filing considerations, audits, and regulatory examinations.• Strengthen the internal control framework by evaluating risk areas, refining accounting procedures, and promoting compliance with governance standards.• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate reviews, resolve findings, and maintain a well-documented control environment.• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff while setting priorities that improve team effectiveness and accountability.• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and initiatives that enhance financial and operational performance.• Oversee cash flow visibility, liquidity monitoring, investment reporting support, tax coordination with outside advisors, and process improvement efforts through automation and better reporting tools.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

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