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Skyward Specialty Insurance

We spark potential by smartly shifting risk to a safer place.

Assistant Controller

ControllerControllerFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 501-1,000Since 2007H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$150K - $175K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglishERP

Job Description

Assistant Controller

Skyward Specialty Insurance

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for Skyward Group’s non-insurance entities • Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules • Oversee accounting and reporting for the internal MGA, service company • Manage and enhance expense allocation methodologies across entities • Support accounting integration and ongoing reporting needs of the company’s U.K. and international entities • Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports • Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies • Coordinate external audit support • Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff • Serve as an escalation point for accounting issues • Drive system, workflow, and close-process improvements

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
  • CPA designation required
  • Leadership experience required
  • Progressive accounting experience
  • Significant experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
  • Public company accounting experience preferred
  • SOX experience required
  • Strong understanding of GAAP
  • Experience with service company accounting, shared services, cost allocations, and intercompany accounting required
  • Experience supporting a U.K. entity and/or other international entities preferred
  • Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
  • Experience with BlackLine and OneStream preferred
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

  • health and welfare benefits
  • tuition and professional certification assistance
  • 401k savings
  • elective participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • paid time off
  • paid holidays
  • child bonding leave
  • other employee assistance

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