Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Assistant Controller to support the Corporate Controller across technical accounting, reinsurance accounting, accounting policy, internal controls, and tax compliance management. This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is comfortable wearing multiple hats across the finance function. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in financial reporting, technical accounting, audit support, and process improvement initiatives while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers. This is a hybrid role based in Atlanta, GA.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong technical accounting expertise with an insurance focus
• Detail-oriented leader with strong analytical skills
• Ability to partner cross-functionally across finance, actuarial, tax, and audit
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and efficiency

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Lead technical accounting research and application in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Support monthly close and preparation of financial statements and disclosures
• Provide analytical support for monthly financial reporting packages
• Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures
• Reinsurance & Insurance Accounting
• Oversee reinsurance accounting processes, including reserving in partnership with actuarial teams
• Ensure accurate recording of premiums, claims, ceding commissions, and related transactions
• Manage carrier receivables and payables in coordination with fronting carriers
• Execute and ensure proper recording of insurance trust transactions
• Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance
• Document and monitor internal controls related to financial reporting
• Identify control gaps and drive process improvements
• Partner with external auditors during audits
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting standards
• Tax, Systems & Process Improvement
• Manage relationships with external tax compliance providers
• Coordinate timely and accurate tax filings and resolve tax accounting matters
• Assist with new client and program implementations
• Lead accounting requirements assessments for new programs
• Drive continuous improvements and efficiencies within accounting and finance

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and insurance accounting (ASC 944)
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience with General Ledger systems (Great Plains, MS Dynamics 365, or similar)
• Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills