Oliver James
Controller – P&C Insurance – Oliver James
Base Pay Range $175,000.00/yr – $220,000.00/yr
This role leads the end‑to‑end accounting and financial close process within an insurance environment. The position is responsible for ensuring accurate statutory and GAAP reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting broader business initiatives through high‑quality financial information. The role combines hands‑on technical accounting leadership with a focus on process improvement, systems optimization, and team development.
Skills & Experience
Strong technical accounting background
across US GAAP and US statutory reporting within insurance
Experience leading monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Proven ability to manage audits and interact with external auditors
Demonstrated leadership and people management capability
Strong analytical skills with the ability to partner with senior stakeholders
Experience improving processes, documentation, and internal controls
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems preferred
Exposure to automation, reporting, or data tools is a plus
Detailed Job Description
Oversee and review financial statements on both statutory and GAAP bases
Lead the annual external audit process and ensure timely, accurate deliverables
Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes, controls, and close timelines
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting policies
Maintain and enhance general ledger systems and related documentation
Partner with data, systems, and operations teams to improve accounting interfaces and workflows
Develop and maintain process documentation, narratives, and flowcharts
Oversee treasury and cash management activities
Improve balance sheet reporting, expense frameworks, and cost center structures
Review and enhance end‑to‑end claims, agency, and expense accounting processes
If interested, please apply or submit your resume to Ryan.Borchers@oliverjames.com
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing
Only qualified applicants will receive a response.
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Base Pay Range $175,000.00/yr – $220,000.00/yr
This role leads the end‑to‑end accounting and financial close process within an insurance environment. The position is responsible for ensuring accurate statutory and GAAP reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting broader business initiatives through high‑quality financial information. The role combines hands‑on technical accounting leadership with a focus on process improvement, systems optimization, and team development.
Skills & Experience
Strong technical accounting background
across US GAAP and US statutory reporting within insurance
Experience leading monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Proven ability to manage audits and interact with external auditors
Demonstrated leadership and people management capability
Strong analytical skills with the ability to partner with senior stakeholders
Experience improving processes, documentation, and internal controls
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems preferred
Exposure to automation, reporting, or data tools is a plus
Detailed Job Description
Oversee and review financial statements on both statutory and GAAP bases
Lead the annual external audit process and ensure timely, accurate deliverables
Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes, controls, and close timelines
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting policies
Maintain and enhance general ledger systems and related documentation
Partner with data, systems, and operations teams to improve accounting interfaces and workflows
Develop and maintain process documentation, narratives, and flowcharts
Oversee treasury and cash management activities
Improve balance sheet reporting, expense frameworks, and cost center structures
Review and enhance end‑to‑end claims, agency, and expense accounting processes
If interested, please apply or submit your resume to Ryan.Borchers@oliverjames.com
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing
Only qualified applicants will receive a response.
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