Assistant Controller – Life Insurance jobs in United States
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Oliver James · 14 hours ago

Assistant Controller – Life Insurance

positionWashington, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Oliver James is partnering with a rapidly growing start-up life insurance carrier seeking an Assistant Controller to enhance its finance and accounting team. This role involves overseeing statutory and GAAP financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting financial analysis for executive leadership.

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Responsibilities

Prepare and review statutory financial statements and regulatory filings for life and annuity products
Ensure compliance with GAAP and statutory accounting principles, as well as NAIC and state regulations
Lead the financial reporting process, including quarterly and annual reporting requirements
Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory changes
Support the audit process by coordinating with external auditors and responding to inquiries
Collaborate cross-functionally with actuarial, investment, and operations teams to provide financial insights
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy
Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure financial integrity

Qualification

CPAFinancial ReportingUS GAAPStatutory Accounting PrinciplesFinancial Reporting SoftwareAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsFast-Paced Environment

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of experience in financial reporting, with a focus on life insurance or annuities
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and statutory accounting principles (SAP)
Experience with financial reporting software and general ledger systems
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment with evolving priorities

Preferred

CPA designation strongly preferred

Company

Oliver James

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At Oliver James, we deliver flexible hiring solutions tailored to your business needs across financial services, professional services, commerce & industry.
dateFounded in 2002
location
Manchester, GB
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.oliverjames.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Alexia Bunker
VP - Client Partnerships
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Dominic Reilly
Principal Business Partner
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