Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller - Greater Tampa Bay Area

About the Company

Our client is an established, well-regarded organization with a consistent track record of stability and thoughtful growth. Employees consistently describe the culture as focused, professional, and collaborative, with an emphasis on doing quality work in a supportive environment. The company is known for exceptionally strong employee retention, reflecting a workplace where people tend to build long careers rather than move on quickly. This is an organization that values depth of expertise and rewards professionals who take their work seriously.

Position Summary

This is a high-impact accounting leadership role supporting the top finance executive and serving as a critical resource within the accounting function. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure the integrity of financial reporting under both GAAP and statutory frameworks, and serve as a trusted resource across compliance, audit, and operational finance activities. This position offers meaningful visibility and a clear path for growth within a financially sound organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close cycles to ensure accurate and timely completion
• Prepare and critically review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supplemental schedules in support of both GAAP and statutory reporting requirements
• Take an active role in producing regulatory filings and submissions required by insurance industry oversight bodies
• Develop and deliver financial statements, internal management reports, and detailed variance analyses for leadership review
• Monitor the accuracy and integrity of all general ledger and subsidiary ledger activity on an ongoing basis
• Verify that accounting practices and financial operations remain in full compliance with applicable regulatory standards and generally accepted accounting principles
• Serve as a primary point of contact for both internal and external audit engagements, preparing documentation and addressing auditor inquiries as needed
• Ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of all state-level regulatory reporting obligations
• Contribute to the ongoing design, documentation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting
• Partner with cross-functional colleagues in operational departments to support accurate premium accounting, loss reserving, and cost allocation processes
• Contribute to the annual budgeting cycle and rolling forecast updates, including preparing detailed explanations of financial variances
• Evaluate existing accounting workflows and lead initiatives to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and control across the department

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with direct exposure to the property and casualty insurance industry
• Demonstrated experience with statutory accounting and insurance-specific financial reporting
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP, statutory accounting principles, and internal control frameworks
• Proficiency with a major ERP or enterprise accounting platform
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Proven ability to perform effectively under deadline pressure

Preferred

• Active CPA license or CPA designation strongly preferred
• Experience with data analysis or financial reporting tools beyond core Excel functionality
• Background working within a publicly traded or highly regulated organization

Why it's a Great Place to Work

• Tenured, respected finance leadership that is invested in developing the people around them
• A culture built on professionalism, focus, and mutual respect rather than noise and constant change
• Remarkably low turnover that reflects a workforce of people who genuinely want to stay
• Hybrid flexibility available once fully onboarded, offering work-life balance without sacrificing team cohesion
• Broad exposure to both GAAP and statutory accounting in a complex, multi-state regulatory environment
• A visible, high-trust role with meaningful potential for advancement as the organization continues to grow