Controller

Whitecap

• $100K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks
  • 6-10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in startup or Insurtech environments
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
  • Demonstrated ability to build processes in fast-paced settings
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to operate both strategically and tactically

Responsibilities

  • Own all core accounting functions including ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll
  • Design and implement scalable accounting systems and policies
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant regulations
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports
  • Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
  • Manage audits, tax filings, and relationships with external auditors
  • Oversee cash flow management and optimize working capital
  • Track claims payments and maintain accurate records

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model allowing flexibility
  • Opportunity to design scalable systems and influence company processes
  • Partnership with leadership in strategic financial planning
  • Dynamic work environment in the growing Insurtech sector
  • Engagement with a variety of tasks from compliance to cash flow management
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Compensation : $ 100000

Job ID : 44198

Job Function:

  • Own all core accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close
  • Design and implement scalable accounting systems, controls, and policies
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant regulations
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and board materials
  • Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning (FP&A)
  • Manage audits, tax filings, and relationships with external auditors and advisors
  • Oversee cash flow management and optimize working capital
  • Partner with Claims on various initiatives
  • Track claims payments and recoveries
  • Maintain accurate records of claims and commissions


Job Requirements:

Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks
  • Experience with Excess & Surplus (E&S) Insurance Brokerage structures is highly desirable
  • 6-10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience (startup, fintech, Insurtech, or insurance brokerage experience a plus)
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
  • Proven ability to build processes from the ground up in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to operate both strategically and tactically

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