Aspen Insurance Group · 1 day ago
Deputy Controller- 12-month Contract
Rocky Hill, CT
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAspen Insurance Group is seeking a highly skilled Deputy Controller with a strong background in the insurance and reinsurance industry to join their dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting and analysis for U.S.-based entities, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and supporting the requirements of a publicly traded company.
Insurance
Hiring Manager
Lucy Healy
Responsibilities
Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements for U.S. entities, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements
Deliver comprehensive financial reports on reinsurance activities, including premium and claims reconciliations and related analysis
Conduct in-depth data analysis by extracting, transforming and validating data from multiple source systems to support business decision-making and reporting needs
Maintain and enhance a robust control environment in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
Lead and support process improvement initiatives, including the implementation or upgrade of general ledger systems, to enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and automation
Manage the financial close process, including coordination with accounting teams, auditors, and internal stakeholders
Interpret and operationalize complex reinsurance contracts in accordance with applicable accounting standards
Serve as a liaison for external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit requests
Partner with actuarial, underwriting, legal, and operations teams to ensure alignment on financial matters
Develop, document, and maintain finance policies, procedures, and internal controls
Identify and implement additional process improvements to increase financial insight and operational effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA designation or actively progressing toward CPA certification (e.g., passed sections or enrolled in a recognized program) strongly desired
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a finance or accounting role within the insurance and/or reinsurance industry
Prior experience in public accounting
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, insurance statutory accounting, and financial reporting standards
Demonstrated knowledge and application of SOX compliance within a publicly traded company
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems. CODA required
Preferred
Big Four experience
SAP preferred
Experience with general ledger system implementation or upgrades is a strong plus
Company
Aspen Insurance Group
In a complex world, Aspen (NYSE: AHL) provides the clarity to see risks as opportunities, not fears.
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Tobben
CEO, Capital Markets
Yelena La Forgia, CPA
SVP, Chief Financial Officer, Aspen Insurance and Aspen U.S.
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