Assistant Corporate Controller

We have partnered with an excellent client that is seeking an experienced Asst. Corporate Controller to help lead the Company’s corporate accounting function and serve as a key member of the Finance leadership team. This role owns the corporate close, the consolidation and monthly GAAP financial reporting process, accounts payable, accounting policy, tax accounting oversight, and the balance sheet control environment for the Company’s corporate accounts, and partners closely with Finance leadership and with teams across FP&A, Reporting, Treasury, Operations, and Technology.Salary for the role is $150k-$190k base plus bonus- range is based on level of experienceResponsibilities:Corporate Close & General Ledger: Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate close, including journal entries, accruals, allocations, and intercompany activity. Scope includes operating expenses, compensation and benefits, investment income, other non-underwriting expenses, and the related balance sheet accounts, including prepaids, accrued liabilities, fixed assets and capitalized costs, leases and deferred rent, cash, and investments. Coordinate with the Insurance Controller group so the corporate and insurance ledgers close as one process.Financial Reporting & Consolidation: Own the consolidation process and the preparation of the monthly consolidated GAAP financial statements across the Company’s legal entities, including consolidation entries and eliminations, and provide Finance leadership with clear explanations of results and key accounting matters. Support the annual financial statement audit for corporate accounting areas by preparing requested schedules and documentation.Accounting Policy & Technical Guidance: Own the Company’s accounting policies and provide guidance on complex and non-routine transactions, including acquisitions, debt and financing arrangements, leases, and equity and incentive compensation. Monitor evolving U.S. GAAP requirements, lead adoption where required, and document conclusions in technical memos.Accounts Payable: Own the accounts payable function, including invoice intake and approval workflow, vendor onboarding and vendor master data, expense policy administration, and payment processing and release, with appropriate segregation of duties and approval controls.Tax Accounting & Oversight: Partner with the external tax advisor that prepares the quarterly and annual income tax provisions, review and approve their deliverables, and prepare and book the provision in the interim months between provision cycles. Maintain deferred tax inventories, tax account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.Balance Sheet Controls: Own the balance sheet control environment for corporate accounts, including account reconciliations, review and approval standards, and timely resolution of aged or unsupported items. Identify control gaps and drive remediation and standardization.Business Partnership & Special Initiatives: Partner with FP&A on operating expense budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Support acquisitions, new business initiatives, and other enterprise projects, evaluating accounting implications and integrating new activity into financial reporting.Systems & Process Improvement: Improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and workflows through automation and technology, partnering with Technology and Data & Analytics on Workday and related system enhancements.Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the corporate accounting team, and build the structure, skills, and processes needed to support a growing business.Required Qualifications:Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including prior leadership of an accounting team or function. Experience owning a multi-entity close, consolidations, GAAP financial reporting, accounting policy, and balance sheet controls required, along with experience supporting external audits. Property and casualty insurance experience is a plus but is not required.Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required. Active CPA license required.Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, consolidations, and financial reporting, including the ability to research technical issues and document clear accounting positions. Working knowledge of ASC 740 sufficient to review and approve provisions prepared by an external advisor. Advanced Excel skills and experience with Workday Financials or a comparable ERP platform preferred.Leadership & Core Competencies: Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage complex deadlines, drive accountability, and partner effectively with senior leaders across the business. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication.If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. The Solomon Page Distinction Our teams, comprised of subject matter experts, develop an interest in your preferences and goals and we act as an advisor for your career advancement. Solomon Page has an extensive network of established clients which allows us to present opportunities that are well-suited to your respective goals and needs – this specialized approach sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn. Opportunity Awaits.#assistantcontroller #accounting #accountingleader#LI-NG3