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Trean Corporation

Assistant Corporate Controller

Trean Corporation, Wayzata, Minnesota, United States, 55391


The Assistant Corporate Controller is a key leadership role reporting to the Corporate Controller. This position is responsible for consolidating the Company's entities, technical accounting position papers, drafting the GAAP financial statements subject to audit, and reporting and accounting for significant unusual transactions. In addition, this role is responsible for drafting and maintaining new and existing accounting policies, leading the adoption of new accounting standards, and assisting divisional controllers. This position will take an active role in the Company's ongoing Model Audit Rule ("MAR") compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for preparation of external reporting, in compliance with all US GAAP disclosure requirements.Responsible for researching and evaluating new accounting and other pronouncements and rulings; implementing appropriate policy and process changes throughout the organization to ensure compliance in financial reporting.Complete accounting analysis for significant and unusual transactions, including purchase accounting for acquisitions, debt or equity transactions, derivative accounting, etc.Responsible for coordinating our disclosure process and monitoring compliance with MAR related regulations.Responsible for the monthly consolidation process, including consolidating and eliminating entries for various business level combinations.Prepare monthly reporting packages, including financial reports for various GAAP and STAT entities including the consolidated entity.Coordinate tax provision and tax return activities with external service providers.Assist in administering our annual MAR compliance program, including identifying and designing robust operational controls.Responsible for maintaining MAR documentation, including driving continuous improvement.Assist in identifying and designing robust operational controls.Performs quarterly debt covenant calculationsServes as primary audit contact for managing the annual external audit.Mentor accounting staff on US GAAP, new accounting standards and accounting policies.Perform other activities, duties and assignments as needed or requestedRequirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or FinanceBig 4 background with CPA strongly preferred7+ years' experience with progressive responsibilities, including public accounting and industry experienceFinancial services and/or insurance industry strongly preferred3+ years of managing people and teamsExtensive knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley and / or MARExperience drafting and reviewing technical accounting position papersExperience with multi-entity consolidationsExcellent oral and written communication skillsAttention to detail and strong organizational skillsStrong EXCEL skillsWorking knowledge of transactional systems such as Workiva, Microsoft GP, Prospero, and Wings preferredAbility to meet deadlines in a multi-priority, fast-paced environment both independently and within a team environmen

Salary Description

$140,000 - $170,000 DOE