Pasona NA
Controller ( Must to have experience in Insurance company)
Pasona NA, Torrance, California, United States, 90504
Controller ( Must to have experience in Insurance company) Job Num: 55886h5
Job Description
Controller, ( Must to have experience in Insurance company)
Company Summary:
An insurance company, part of a major global insurance group affiliated with Japanese major car company, is focused on developing new automotive and insurance technologies. One of their key projects, company, is a cutting-edge platform that uses connected vehicle data to enhance driver scoring, risk analytics, and insurance solutions. Additionally, Company operates as an insurance agency to better serve its clients.
Job Overview:
This role reports to the Sr. Director of Finance, oversees finance and accounting for our business, and plays a vital role in improving and maintaining the financial health of the company as well as partner insurance carriers by providing them with proper reports, etc., and ensuring that we process all financial transactions accurately and timely. The Controller is responsible for maintaining a professional accounting team by supporting the implementation of the Guidewire system as well as leading implementation of a new accounting system sufficient to meet all accounting related needs of the company. The Controller participates in corporate and strategic projects and initiatives and monitors reinsurance reporting.
Key Responsibilities:•Timely and accurately complete all external GAAP and SAP financial reports and schedules, including annual and quarterly statements, audited financial statements, Insurance Department exhibits, and all schedules required by regulatory bodies including meaningful review and analysis of results.•Manage, develop, and maintain a highly trained, capable, and professional staff.•Provide recording of all company transactions in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion.•Reconcile and balance all company accounts consistently to avoid discrepancies.•Provide timely and accurate information to vendors, producers, and reinsurers to ensure current settlement of payable and receivable balances.•Monitor and analyze trends in premiums, claims, expenses, investments, cash flows, surplus, and other critical areas.•Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reports for management, parent company and stakeholders.•Prepare month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings and required filings with associated journal entries.•Oversee and participate in payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and treasury functions. Ensure proper tax records are maintained including sales and use taxes, property taxes and income taxes where applicable.•Manage accruals, account, and bank reconciliations.•Manage and review contracts with insurance carriers, customers, and vendors.•Monitor and maintain company cash balances and bank accounts. Complete cash forecasts on a monthly basis to anticipate future funding needs.•Direct treasury management functions, developing and maintaining all policies for cash and investment management, working with the parent company, banks, and investment manager.•Act as accounting subject matter expert and business analyst for a Guidewire insurance system implementation, and an implementation of a new corporate finance/accounting system.•Support the entire finance team to strengthen its planning and reporting functionalities by deeper level of communication with other team members.
Qualifications:•Bachelor's degree in accounting, public accounting experience preferred, MBA a plus.•Certified Public accountant designation and experience in the P&C Insurance industry strongly preferred.•7+ years' experience in the insurance industry.•Demonstrated competency in accounting principles; Strong knowledge of GAAP is required; prior IRFS is a plus.•Working knowledge and experience with Guidewire software platform is a plus.•Advanced working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.•Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with an aptitude for problem-solving.•Strong financial analysis skills, excellent use of logic.•Demonstrated success in developing and managing processes and people.•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.•Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.•Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in handling financial information.
Office Location:•Torrance CA•Tuesdays and Thursdays in office
Other Duties:•The preceding job description is not intended to be all inclusive of the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
To apply, please send your resume to htakami@pasona.com
Job Details
City:
TorranceState:
CAJob Type:
Permanent JobSalary High:
240000.00Salary Low:
180000.00Languages:
EnglishHours of Operation:Benefits:
Health Ins;Dental Ins;Vision Ins;401K;Paid Time Off
Contact Information
Job Owner:
Hazuki TakamiJob Owner Email :
htakami@pasona.com
Job Description
Controller, ( Must to have experience in Insurance company)
Company Summary:
An insurance company, part of a major global insurance group affiliated with Japanese major car company, is focused on developing new automotive and insurance technologies. One of their key projects, company, is a cutting-edge platform that uses connected vehicle data to enhance driver scoring, risk analytics, and insurance solutions. Additionally, Company operates as an insurance agency to better serve its clients.
Job Overview:
This role reports to the Sr. Director of Finance, oversees finance and accounting for our business, and plays a vital role in improving and maintaining the financial health of the company as well as partner insurance carriers by providing them with proper reports, etc., and ensuring that we process all financial transactions accurately and timely. The Controller is responsible for maintaining a professional accounting team by supporting the implementation of the Guidewire system as well as leading implementation of a new accounting system sufficient to meet all accounting related needs of the company. The Controller participates in corporate and strategic projects and initiatives and monitors reinsurance reporting.
Key Responsibilities:•Timely and accurately complete all external GAAP and SAP financial reports and schedules, including annual and quarterly statements, audited financial statements, Insurance Department exhibits, and all schedules required by regulatory bodies including meaningful review and analysis of results.•Manage, develop, and maintain a highly trained, capable, and professional staff.•Provide recording of all company transactions in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion.•Reconcile and balance all company accounts consistently to avoid discrepancies.•Provide timely and accurate information to vendors, producers, and reinsurers to ensure current settlement of payable and receivable balances.•Monitor and analyze trends in premiums, claims, expenses, investments, cash flows, surplus, and other critical areas.•Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reports for management, parent company and stakeholders.•Prepare month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings and required filings with associated journal entries.•Oversee and participate in payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and treasury functions. Ensure proper tax records are maintained including sales and use taxes, property taxes and income taxes where applicable.•Manage accruals, account, and bank reconciliations.•Manage and review contracts with insurance carriers, customers, and vendors.•Monitor and maintain company cash balances and bank accounts. Complete cash forecasts on a monthly basis to anticipate future funding needs.•Direct treasury management functions, developing and maintaining all policies for cash and investment management, working with the parent company, banks, and investment manager.•Act as accounting subject matter expert and business analyst for a Guidewire insurance system implementation, and an implementation of a new corporate finance/accounting system.•Support the entire finance team to strengthen its planning and reporting functionalities by deeper level of communication with other team members.
Qualifications:•Bachelor's degree in accounting, public accounting experience preferred, MBA a plus.•Certified Public accountant designation and experience in the P&C Insurance industry strongly preferred.•7+ years' experience in the insurance industry.•Demonstrated competency in accounting principles; Strong knowledge of GAAP is required; prior IRFS is a plus.•Working knowledge and experience with Guidewire software platform is a plus.•Advanced working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.•Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with an aptitude for problem-solving.•Strong financial analysis skills, excellent use of logic.•Demonstrated success in developing and managing processes and people.•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.•Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.•Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in handling financial information.
Office Location:•Torrance CA•Tuesdays and Thursdays in office
Other Duties:•The preceding job description is not intended to be all inclusive of the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
To apply, please send your resume to htakami@pasona.com
Job Details
City:
TorranceState:
CAJob Type:
Permanent JobSalary High:
240000.00Salary Low:
180000.00Languages:
EnglishHours of Operation:Benefits:
Health Ins;Dental Ins;Vision Ins;401K;Paid Time Off
Contact Information
Job Owner:
Hazuki TakamiJob Owner Email :
htakami@pasona.com