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Assistant Controller
Marsh McLennan. Support the strategy and definition of Controllership objectives, including automation priorities .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards, and effective team leadership within the insurance industry. Proficient in financial analysis, process optimization, and stakeholder management, with strong communication skills in English and Spanish.
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Financial ReportingUS GAAP ComplianceTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementProcess Optimization
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Hard Skills
Financial AnalysisCash Flow ControlReconciliation ReviewJournal Entry PreparationVariance AnalysisAccrual CoordinationInternal Control ManagementPolicy ResearchFinancial Statement PreparationKPI Management
Soft Skills
Exceptional CommunicationNegotiation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsChange ManagementPresentation Skills
Industry Keywords
Insurance IndustryControllershipAudit CommunicationCorporate ComplianceLocal GAAPStatutory RegulationsPerformance EvaluationSuccession PlanningFP&A CollaborationSOX Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the strategy and definition of Controllership objectives, including automation priorities
- Ensure integrity of financial information under US GAAP and IFRS standards
- Control cash flow
- Communicate audit results and control issues
- Review reconciliations, monthly closing, significant variances, journal entries, and general ledger accounts
- Analyze revenue and expense reports and coordinate accruals
- Perform variation and trend analysis for financial accounts, systems, statement line items, and disclosures
- Provide guidance, training, and functional advice to less-experienced accountants
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax regulations, local GAAP, US GAAP, and local statutory regulations
- Research accounting policy and reporting issues and prepare policy papers
- Prepare financial statements, disclosures, and reconciliations
- Support hiring, performance evaluation, and succession planning
- Provide executive summaries on department performance and risks to the Controller
- Collaborate with Controllership functions and FP&A teams
- Own the SOX/internal control environment and remediate control gaps
- Make final decisions on escalated issues
- Manage KPI targets and team performance outcomes
- Review and improve internal accounting processes and procedures
- Assist with implementation of internal accounting policies and transitions between onshore and offshore teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in same roles, preferably within the insurance industry
- Minimum 3 years of experience in team leadership and people management, preferably within the insurance industry
- Fluency in English (Level C2) and Spanish
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Experience driving change management and process optimization in complex, fast-paced environments
Benefits
Comp & perks- Professional development opportunities
- Interesting work and supportive leaders
- Vibrant and inclusive culture
- Career opportunities
- Benefits and rewards to enhance well-being
- Flexible remote work and in-office collaboration