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Assistant Controller
Windward Risk Managers. Manage and support day-to-day accounting activities, including Accounts Payable, Commissions, and Claims Billing functions .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing accounting activities, including Accounts Payable, Commissions, and Claims Billing, while leading month-end closing processes and producing financial statements. Proficient in budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting, with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In AccountingCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Month-End Closing ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsBudgeting And Cost Allocation
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Hard Skills
General Ledger AccountingFinancial ReportingCost AnalysisJournal Entry ReviewBalance Sheet ReconciliationVariance AnalysisFinancial Statement PreparationCommissions ReportingInternal ControlsAudit Preparation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Industry Keywords
Publicly Traded CompaniesMulti Company EnvironmentFinancial DisciplineCost Allocation MethodologiesDepartment-Level Budgets
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage and support day-to-day accounting activities, including Accounts Payable, Commissions, and Claims Billing functions
- Manage the GL Accounting team with month-end closing activities
- Produce company financial statements
- Support the Finance Controller with financial reporting, audits, budgeting, cost allocation, and internal controls
- Lead month-end closing and preparation of internal monthly financial statements and packages
- Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and reports
- Develop, analyze, and reconcile commissions reports and statements
- Support Accounts Payable and Claims Billing functions
- Train and mentor junior staff
- Assist with annual audit preparations
- Assist with system reviews for process and reporting improvements
- Lead the annual operating budget process with department heads
- Maintain department-level budgets and supporting models
- Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance analyses and identify key drivers and trends
- Partner with department leaders to review variances and support corrective action
- Develop, document, and maintain cost allocation methodologies
- Reconcile allocated costs to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
- Periodically assess allocation methodologies
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
- More than five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in publicly traded companies and multi company environment
- Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and cost allocation
- Experience leading month close
- Strong understanding of month end close and adherence to meeting deadlines
- Ability to multi task and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and financial models
- Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and expense structures
- Ability to clearly communicate financial concepts to non financial audiences
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining financial discipline
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or Wisconsin
- Permanent U.S. work authorization required; employer sponsorship is not offered now or in the future
Benefits
Comp & perks- 100% employer paid health insurance for employees
- Up to 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- 3 weeks PTO to start
- Generous paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
- Collaborative and growth focused culture