Assistant Financial Controller

JCW is recruiting for a well-established property-casualty insurance company seeking an Assistant Controller supporting the organization's financial, operational, and strategic objectives. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a finance leader ready to be a true strategic partner to the C-suite within a regulated insurance environment while leading and developing a growing Finance team. This role is based in the Hartford, CT area with a hybrid work structure. What You'll Do: Own the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting under GAAP and STAT, partnering with executive leadership on key accounting positions and strategic initiatives Lead the close process, general ledger, and financial statement preparation, along with audit, regulatory compliance, and governance activities Direct budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial performance analysis and variance reporting to leadership Oversee treasury operations, cash management, banking relationships, and investment administration Lead, develop, and mentor a team of accounting and finance professionals, building accountability and succession readiness What They're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred 8+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including team leadership in a controllership function Deep knowledge of GAAP and STAT accounting frameworks, with hands-on ownership of the close and reporting cycle Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leadership, boards/governing committees, auditors, and regulators Strong track record of building and leading high-performing accounting teams #J-18808-Ljbffr JCW Group