Oliver James · 9 hours ago
Group Controller – P&C Insurance
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expOliver James is partnering with a fast growing, global specialty insurance platform to hire a senior finance leader to oversee group controllership and financial reporting. This role involves leading the accounting and controllership function, managing accounting teams, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards while supporting strategic initiatives.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead the global accounting and controllership function across multiple legal entities and locations
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close including consolidations, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of GAAP and Statutory financial statements and related disclosures
Manage and develop accounting teams in the US and internationally
Own the internal control environment including SOX compliance, documentation, and audit readiness
Partner with external auditors and regulators to support financial statement audits and filings
Oversee reinsurance and technical insurance accounting activities
Provide oversight of treasury, liquidity, and cash management processes
Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability
Support strategic initiatives including new product launches, entity expansions, and potential transactions
Act as a trusted partner to the CFO and senior leadership, providing analysis and insights to support business decisions
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive insurance accounting or controllership experience within a carrier, reinsurer, or specialty insurance platform
Strong knowledge of GAAP and Statutory accounting and financial reporting requirements
Proven ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple legal entities
Experience leading global or multi location accounting teams
Background overseeing consolidations, internal controls, audit coordination, and regulatory reporting
Track record of improving processes, strengthening controls, and implementing systems or automation initiatives
Comfortable partnering directly with senior leadership and presenting financial results
Preferred
Exposure to reinsurance accounting and complex insurance structures
Treasury or cash management oversight experience
CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
Company
Oliver James
At Oliver James, we deliver flexible hiring solutions tailored to your business needs across financial services, professional services, commerce & industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexia Bunker
VP - Client Partnerships
Dominic Reilly
Principal Business Partner
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