A growing P&C insurance carrier is seeking a Controller to oversee the accounting & finance functions in their Dallas office.  This person will report to the COO and have an excellent opportunity for growth and will be in a position to make a direct impact within the company.  Primary focus will be overseeing and directing staff, handling company-wide reporting of financials and be the point-of-contact with the parent company to report financial results.  This person will also help with FP&A and corporate strategy as well as handling all necessary reporting required by a public company.  This is a very visible position in the organization and qualified candidates will be hands-on leaders who like working in a tight-knit company culture.  Relocation is approved, apply today!

Job Summary

Operating within the core values and operating principles of the organization, the Controller provides leadership and management of organization accounting functions, as well as financial counseling, guidance and information to the National Lloyds’ executive team.  Assists the CFO in directing internal management financial reporting and external regulatory financial reporting; financial recordkeeping; reporting of performance measures including key non-financial data; general accounting; maintenance and development of all financial reporting; department computer applications; development, maintenance and documentation of manual and computer controls and security for the company.  Responsible for maintaining organizational policies, objectives and standards and helps shape its control environment.

Essential Functions

• Supervises accounting team members and manages preparation of multi-level consolidating financial statements, including elimination of intercompany transactions.
• Ensures accuracy and timely completion of monthly accounting close and applicable regulatory filings, taking into consideration any internal or external deadlines.
• Ensures general ledger reconciliations are prepared and reviewed in a timely manner including the clearing of outstanding items.
• Work closely with FP&A resources to analyze the financial operating results and provide key drivers regarding variances from prior period, budgeted and forecasted financial results. Participates in the annual budgeting process.
• Train and evaluate team members to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Address performance issues and make recommendations for personnel actions.
• Monitor, assess and collaborate with others regarding impact of new and emerging US GAAP and insurance statutory accounting pronouncements.
• Works closely with actuarial resources to periodically review and evaluate claims reserve results.
• Maintain existing internal controls over financial reporting and work with others in organization to periodically review, improve and update key processes and related control descriptions.
• Maintains business relationships with insurance examiners, internal business personnel, external auditors and other regulatory groups to exchange information and resolve issues and questions on a timely basis.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and perform other assignments as necessary.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance and a CPA. Candidates with Master’s degree are preferred.

Experience to include a minimum of 5+ years in the following areas:

• Practical experience in financial institution accounting or reporting role, with experience in preparation of statutory and US GAAP financial statements for insurance companies preferred
• Development of corporate financial programs, processes, reporting and analysis including the assessment of impact on various departments throughout the company
• Analysis and development of statistical and financial data
• Maintenance and oversight of internal controls
• PC software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentations via Microsoft Office products as well as various business solution and custom applications, systems, and software
• General ledger and financial reporting and analysis software packages

 Managerial experience (minimum 2 years) to include primary responsibility for:

• Coordinating and controlling business unit/departments
• Problem analysis and decision making
• Preparation of regulatory filings

 Ability to:

• Develop new and/or modify accounting processes and systems
• Communicate and work effectively with all levels of employees, management, auditors and regulators
• Evaluate procedures to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• Be a hands-on leader with strong attention to detail
• Provide leadership and motivation for assigned team members

Be flexible and able to work as part of a team to meet project deadlines