Controller

Controller Location: Remote (Nationwide - Eastern hours required) Salary: $140,000+ depending on experience Why This Opportunity Stands Out High impact Controller role in a specialized automotive warranty / VSC / specialty insurance environment Immediate opportunity to fill a business critical technical accounting gap Lead the transition from cash accounting to full GAAP compliance Own reserves, claims, long tail liabilities, restricted cash, and trust accounting Work directly with leadership to build scalable processes in a high growth, fast moving environment Ideal for someone with deep TPA, automotive warranty, VSC, or specialty insurance experience Key Responsibilities Own all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, month end and quarter end close Lead all accounting related to vehicle service contracts, warranties, specialty insurance products, and long tail liabilities Manage premium recognition, revenue amortization for multi‑year contracts, IBNR, loss reserves, and trust/restricted cash Partner with actuaries to ensure accurate earnings curves and reserve methodologies Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and GAAP requirements Strengthen internal controls and build scalable processes for a growth stage environment Lead audits and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies Collaborate with operations and claims teams to ensure accurate claims, reserves, and liability accounting Mentor accounting staff and elevate team capability Support FP&A, forecasting, and leadership reporting initiatives Qualifications Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance; CPA strongly preferred 7+ years progressive accounting experience with hands‑on ownership of: Reserve accounting & long tail liability management Claims accounting Premium accounting and multi‑year revenue recognition IBNR methodologies and trust/restricted cash Direct experience in automotive warranty, VSC, vehicle protection products, specialty insurance, or TPA environments Proven ability to operate in ambiguity and build processes from the ground up Strong GAAP knowledge and experience in regulated financial environments Advanced Excel and familiarity with ERP/accounting systems #J-18808-Ljbffr Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.