<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead key accounting operations supporting a large North American insurance portfolio based in Hudson County, New Jersey. This role oversees multiple accounting functions across property and casualty, specialty risk, title, and related entities, while ensuring high-quality financial reporting and strong operational discipline. The position will play a central part in close management, team leadership, process enhancement, and cross-functional collaboration within a complex insurance environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned business areas, ensuring financial results are accurate, timely, and aligned with applicable U.S. GAAP, statutory reporting, and IFRS standards.</p><p>• Oversee several accounting teams and provide leadership on staffing, performance, workload planning, and employee development to maintain strong execution across functions.</p><p>• Review financial data, trends, and performance indicators to deliver meaningful insights, identify issues, and recommend actions that support business objectives.</p><p>• Strengthen the internal control environment by guiding the design, execution, and evaluation of key controls and supporting control effectiveness assessments.</p><p>• Partner closely with finance, accounting, and operational leaders across North American business units to promote clear communication, coordination, and issue resolution.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, optimize resource allocation, and increase efficiency through process refinement and automation.</p><p>• Contribute to broader finance transformation initiatives by helping implement tools, reporting enhancements, and operational improvements across assigned areas.</p><p>• Lead special projects that require advanced accounting judgment, analytical problem-solving, and coordination across data, systems, and business stakeholders.</p><p>• Prepare ad hoc reporting and evaluations for senior leadership, including analysis of complex accounting matters and recommendations for practical solutions.</p><p>• Maintain productive relationships with internal and external auditors and support audit requests, documentation, and review activities.</p>

• CPA designation is required.<br>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a higher-level accounting qualification is required.<br>• 15+ years of accounting experience within the insurance industry, including significant exposure to controllership and financial close functions.<br>• Demonstrated success leading teams, managing people, and overseeing complex accounting operations in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, U.S. statutory accounting, and IFRS 17 reporting requirements.<br>• Advanced ability to evaluate accounting processes and systems and implement improvements that increase control and efficiency.<br>• Proficiency in Excel, with experience using ERP and financial reporting platforms such as Oracle and Hyperion preferred.<br>• Background in public accounting, including Big 4 experience, and exposure to warranty insurance products are preferred.

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