Controller

WalkerHughes Insurance

$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience (Controller, Senior Accountant, or similar)
  • Prior supervisory experience required
  • Strong knowledge of accounting systems, reporting, and internal controls
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
  • CPA preferred, but not required
  • Insurance industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and manage all accounting functions
  • Oversee financial reporting, including annual financial statements and quarterly reports
  • Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Lead the annual financial audit and coordinate additional audits as needed
  • Oversee producer commission processes and client premium sweep management
  • Hire, develop, and lead accounting staff
  • Identify and implement process and technology improvements
  • Develop and monitor key financial and business performance metrics
  • Manage budgeting process with profit center leaders
  • Support financial integration of newly acquired agencies

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment partnering closely with leadership
  • Opportunities for process improvement and technology implementation
  • Involvement in strategic financial integration efforts
  • Potential for career growth and leadership development
  • Direct impact on organizational success through financial accuracy and compliance
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Controller will lead and oversee all accounting operations for WalkerHughes Insurance. This role is responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, commission oversight, and supporting acquisition integrations. The Controller partners closely with leadership to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations
  • Plan, direct, and manage all accounting functions
  • Oversee financial reporting, including annual financial statements and quarterly reports
  • Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Lead the annual financial audit and coordinate additional audits as needed
  • Oversee producer commission processes and client premium sweep management

Leadership & Process Improvement
  • Hire, develop, and lead accounting staff
  • Identify and implement process and technology improvements
  • Evaluate technical accounting issues and recommend procedural enhancements
  • Develop and monitor key financial and business performance metrics
  • Partner with BI teams to build financial reporting and analytics

Strategic & Integration Support
  • Manage budgeting process with profit center leaders
  • Support financial integration of newly acquired agencies
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Qualifications
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience (Controller, Senior Accountant, or similar)
  • Prior supervisory experience required
  • Strong knowledge of accounting systems, reporting, and internal controls
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
  • CPA preferred, but not required
  • Insurance industry experience a plus

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