Altern Technology Systems · 23 hours ago
Assistant Controller - CPA
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAltern Technology Systems is seeking a highly skilled and versatile accounting and finance leader to support the Corporate Controller. This role involves technical accounting, reinsurance accounting, accounting policy, internal controls documentation, and tax compliance management, requiring a strategic thinker in a dynamic environment.
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Responsibilities
Lead technical accounting research and application, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and regulatory standards
Provide analytical support to members of the finance organization in conjunction with the preparation of monthly financial reporting package
Support financial close processes and the preparation of financial statements and disclosures related to technical accounting matters
Develop, maintain, and update accounting policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with evolving standards and business needs
Document and monitor internal controls related to financial reporting, identifying gaps and driving improvements
Oversee reinsurance accounting processes, including reserving in collaboration with actuarial team, and carrier receivables and payables in collaboration with fronting carrier contacts
Ensure accurate and timely recording of reinsurance transactions, including premiums, claims, ceding commissions and other related items
Execute and ensure proper recording of insurance trust transactions
Manage relationships with external tax compliance providers, coordinating timely and accurate tax filings, and addressing tax accounting issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in insurance, warranty, or reinsurance sectors
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of US GAAP, particularly ASC 944 (Insurance) and related technical accounting areas
Excellent communication, organization, time management and prioritization skills necessary to be effective in a fast-paced work environment
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Familiarity with General Ledger systems (e.g. Great Plains, MS Dynamics 365)
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, familiarity with SQL, and effective at using both to analyze data
Must have Insurance, warranty, or reinsurance sectors experience
Preferred
CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
Big 4 or national accounting firm experience preferred
Company
Altern Technology Systems
Altern Technology Systems provides Canada Inc.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase