Controller - Insurance

Boston, MA Open
CFS is looking for Controller - Insurance in Boston, MA. This local job opportunity with ID 3665417982 is live since 2026-05-06 09:13:13.

Controller - Insurance
Greater Boston Area | Remote (Preference for Local Candidates)
$140,000–$150,000 base + bonus opportunity up to 25%

Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out

Mission & Impact: High‑impact Controller role within a fast‑growing insurance platform The organization plays a critical role supporting carrier partners and insureds while scaling responsibly and compliantly.

The Organization: A wholly owned subsidiary of a larger enterprise that operates with meaningful autonomy and an entrepreneurial mindset. Recent acquisitions and a NetSuite implementation have expanded both opportunity and complexity.

The Opportunity: Newly created senior accounting leadership role. As the CFO focuses more heavily on operations and strategy, the Controller will own day‑to‑day accounting, financial close, and reporting while building scalable, efficient processes for long‑term growth.

Visibility & Partnership: Significant exposure across the organization, with regular interaction with senior leadership, external auditors, outsourced accounting teams, and carrier partners.

Key Responsibilities of the Controller - Insurance

  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and general ledger integrity
  • Oversee outsourced accounting providers and manage accounting for MGA and delegated authority programs, including revenue recognition and carrier settlements
  • Lead audit coordination, prepare financial statements and technical documentation, and ensure compliance with accounting standards
  • Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, post‑acquisition integration, and continuous improvement of systems, controls, and processes

Qualifications of the Controller - Insurance

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA strongly preferred
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong preference for candidates from the property and casualty insurance space.
  • Proven ownership of close and audit processes and experience working with outsourced accounting teams
  • Hands‑on, detail‑oriented leader comfortable operating in a lean, high‑growth environment; NetSuite and strong Excel skills preferred
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