Assistant controller Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Expand your career in a Controller (P&C Insurance) role inside a large, established organization that already runs like a well-oiled machine. As Controller, you will lead a tenured team focused on precision, consistency, and high-quality output, reporting directly to the CFO.

You are someone who thrives on making sure the details are right.

• You care that things balance, tie out, and are done right the first time.
• You want to work in a high-performing environment that is already structured, disciplined, and operating well, where you can expand your leadership and influence.

This is your opportunity for meaningful impact and to expand your career horizons and influence. This opportunity offers the kind of stability and long-term fit where you can see yourself building the final chapter of your career while continuing to grow your impact.

Controller (P&C Insurance) – Your Job Duties

• Oversee all accounting operations including monthly close, internal financial reporting, and external financial reporting, overseeing the accounting team and reviewing department output and deliverables for accuracy for monthly reporting
• Review accruals, preliminary financials, reconciliations, and accounting outputs to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Manage and execute the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process
• Prepare and review statutory-basis financial statements (under NAIC & SAP requirements)
• Lead and mentor an Accounting Manager, with indirect oversight of the accounting team supporting AP, AR, and general accounting
• Maintain strict quality control standards with a focus on zero errors, no restatements, and strong internal controls
• Support accounting technology upgrades and changes, ERP system changes and enhancements, including process automation initiatives
• Work with CFO regarding monitoring and implementing new accounting and regulatory changes impacting the organization’s accounting
• Oversee annual statement filings and all NAIC statutory reporting requirements
• Oversee preparation and delivery of ad hoc financial reporting and annual reporting to third parties including working directly with CPA audit firm / managing external audits

Controller (P&C Insurance) –Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit

You have:

• Prior experience in accounting for a highly regulated environment, ideally NAIC / statutory accounting principles / P&C insurance industry accounting
• Strong experience in leading monthly close (including overseeing reconciliations and AJEs), financial reporting and statutory reporting processes
• Prior experience overseeing and developing an accounting team – you enjoy leading a team
• A structured, detail oriented and process-driven approach to accounting operations – your attention to detail and focus on accuracy is very strong
• Experience with large ERP systems (ex: Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics, Netsuite)
• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

You Might Have:

• A CPA license or background in public accounting
• Prior experience with internal audit or internal controls reporting
• Desire to grow into the CFO role

Controller (P&C Insurance) – Benefits for You
Your compensation will be $160,000 to $200,000 + base salary, depending on your experience and background. You will also be eligible to participate in an executive bonus plan with additional earnings potential of up to 20% based on overall company performance (total OTE over $200,000).

You will be provided with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance options with HSA plan, dental, vision benefits as well as a variety of other additional optional benefits (commuter benefits, flexible spending account, pet insurance, dependent care plan options, long term and short term disability plans and more).

The Controller role was created to transition day-to-day accounting ownership from the CFO to you. This role offers the opportunity to develop into broader leadership responsibilities and may become a path toward CFO succession planning.