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Assistant Controller
Windward Risk Managers. Support the Controller in leading accounting and financial reporting functions .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in accounting and financial reporting, with a strong focus on budgeting, cost analysis, and month-end close processes. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and communicate complex financial concepts effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Active CPA LicenseMonth-End Close LeadershipAdvanced Excel SkillsFinancial Reporting ExpertiseBudgeting And Cost Analysis
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Hard Skills
AccountingFinancial ReportingBudgetingCost AnalysisCost AllocationJournal Entry ReviewBalance Sheet ReconciliationVariance AnalysisFinancial ModelingAudit Preparation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree In AccountingCPA License
Industry Keywords
Publicly TradedMulti-Entity EnvironmentsDepartment-Level BudgetsCost Allocation MethodologiesGeneral Ledger Accounting
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the Controller in leading accounting and financial reporting functions
- Oversee month-end close
- Prepare monthly internal financial statements and reporting packages
- Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and reports
- Develop, analyze, and reconcile commissions reports and statements
- Support Accounts Payable and Claims Billing functions as needed
- Train and mentor junior staff
- Assist with annual audit preparations
- Assist with system reviews and process improvements
- Lead the annual operating budget process with department heads
- Maintain department-level budgets and support models
- Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance analyses
- Partner with department leaders to review variances and support corrective actions
- Develop, document, and maintain cost allocation methodologies
- Reconcile allocated costs to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
- Periodically assess allocation methodologies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Active CPA License (Required)
- More than five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in publicly traded and multi-entity environments
- Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and cost allocation
- Experience leading month-end close
- Strong understanding of financial reporting and meeting deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and financial models
- Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and expense structures
- Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial audiences
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Permanent U.S. work authorization required
- Employer sponsorship is not offered now or in the future
- No recruiters, please
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
- Hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one day remote following the initial training period
- Collaborative and growth focused culture