Assistant Controller (Remote - NJ/NY Area

An established insurance brokerage is seeking a Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller to join its growing finance team. This is a fully remote position supporting operations in the NJ/NY region . The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting expertise, leadership capability, and insurance industry experience.

• Prepare, review, and consolidate financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial analyses
• Analyze cost variances and conduct complex transaction analysis and data mining
• Develop standard and ad-hoc financial reports and dashboards to provide insight into performance

• Establish, maintain, and enhance internal control systems
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of audit workpapers

• Manage and oversee the general ledger
• Perform complex account and bank reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end and year-end close processes
• Supervise accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general accounting staff

• Assist with annual budgeting and financial forecasting
• Analyze financial data to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff
• Serve as a liaison between accounting, internal departments, and external auditors
• Provide financial insights and analytical support to leadership and operations teams

• CPA required
• Prior experience in a P&C brokerage or MGA insurance environment strongly preferred
• Experience with multi-entity accounting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience

• Salary range: $75,000 - $100,000 , commensurate with experience