Controller

GBLI Global Indemnity provides specialty property and casualty insurance for small to middle-market businesses - and we're on a mission to be the best-in-class while achieving steady, profitable growth.

Our guiding principles include the core belief that our people are number one. We also strongly emphasize a customer-centric mentality and disciplined underwriting practices.

Our work environment is flexible, friendly, and collaborative, with plenty of opportunities to take charge of your career.

What GBLI offers you :

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities (including a mentorship program)
• Educational assistance program, which covers up to $5,250 in educational costs per year
• Comprehensive health insurance plan (with vision and dental)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Company-sponsored social events
• Various committees to get involved in, which include our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, and Charitable Giving Committee

Essential Duties & Functions

• Manage all financial reporting functions supporting preparation, review and compliance of financial statements on a GAAP and statutory basis for filings with SEC, insurance department statutory reporting and foreign jurisdictions.
• Prepare comparative analyses of results for review by Senior Management and Board of Directors.
• Coordinate and manage the external audit process and liaise with auditors, regulators and other external stakeholders
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of accounting systems, processes, and internal controls and implement improvements as needed
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting staff and ensure they have the necessary skills and resources to perform their duties
• Analyze and interpret financial data and trends and provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management and other departments
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process and assist with financial planning and analysis
• Advise on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management and financial team.
• Manage the company's financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems.
• Research and stay updated on accounting standards, rules, and regulations and assess their impact on the company's financial reporting and operations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO or senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license required.
• 10+ years of experience in a senior accounting or financial management role.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with corporate governance, financial risk management, and financial reporting.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
15 days ago