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Controller

Arlington Heights, IL
$200,000 to $225,000 + 25% bonus
About the role:
Fast-growing, forward-thinking hybrid fronting carrier partnering with leading MGAs, reinsurers, and innovators seeks Controller. If you're energized by innovation, growth, and building something meaningful in the insurance ecosystem, this is the place for you. We’re searching for a strategic, hands-on Controller to lead the financial operations of their expanding organization. This role is critical to maintaining financial integrity, driving operational excellence, and ensuring regulatory compliance as we continue our rapid growth. You will be the CFO’s right hand—shaping accounting strategy, guiding financial reporting, influencing product and capital decisions, and strengthening the foundation of an elite insurance carrier. Why this opportunity? A-rated carrier platform with strong financial backing A growth trajectory unmatched in the fronting space A team that values innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking execution A role where your decisions influence the future of the organization
Duties and responsibilities:
All core accounting operations: GL, consolidations, AP/AR, payroll, and statutory reporting. Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes under US GAAP and SAP. Lead the production of statutory filings (Yellow Book), premium tax returns, and regulatory submissions. Serve as the in-house authority on complex accounting topics—reinsurance (ceded/assumed), revenue recognition, leases, impairments, and emerging accounting standards. Evaluate the accounting impact of innovative products, new business models, and complex transactions. Lead internal and external audits, including state insurance department examinations. Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable systems to support growth and efficiency.
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA REQUIRED. 10+ years progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years as Controller. Expertise in statutory and GAAP accounting. Strong knowledge of insurance accounting—including fronting structures and reinsurance. Experience in a high-growth or startup-like insurance environment is a major plus. Proficiency with ERP systems and financial software.
Compensation:
$200,000 to $225,000 + 25% bonus