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Windward Risk Managers
Windward Risk Managers
201 – 500 Employees
ConsultingLegalMarketing
Windward Risk Managers works with insurance carriers and agents to manage homeowners, condominium, renters, DP3 and landlord insurance products. Its services span agent resources, carrier partnerships, customer quoting and claims support, connecting policyholders and insurance professionals through the purchase and claims process. The company’s claims management work is focused on helping improve service quality and turnaround times.
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Assistant Controller

Lead month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and cost allocation at Windward Risk Managers. Manage the general ledger team and support audits and internal controls.

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Description

  • Oversee daily accounting work across accounts payable, commissions, and claims billing.
  • Guide the general ledger team through month-end close.
  • Prepare company financial statements.
  • Assist the Finance Controller with reporting, audits, budgeting, cost allocation, and internal controls.
  • Lead month-end close and prepare internal monthly financial statements and reporting packages.
  • Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and reports.
  • Prepare, analyze, and reconcile commission reports and statements.
  • Provide support for accounts payable and claims billing.
  • Train and mentor junior team members.
  • Help prepare for the annual audit.
  • Review systems to identify process and reporting improvements.
  • Lead the annual operating budget process with department heads.
  • Maintain departmental budgets and supporting models.
  • Prepare monthly budget-to-actual analyses and identify key drivers and trends.
  • Work with department leaders to review variances and support corrective actions.
  • Create, document, and maintain cost allocation methods.
  • Reconcile allocated costs to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
  • Review cost allocation methods periodically.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
  • More than five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably at publicly traded companies and in a multi-company environment.
  • Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and cost allocation.
  • Experience leading month-end close.
  • Strong command of month-end close processes and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with careful attention to detail.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and financial modeling.
  • Sound knowledge of general ledger accounting and expense structures.
  • Ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-financial audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments while maintaining financial discipline.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Must live in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or Wisconsin.
  • Permanent U.S. work authorization is required; employer sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Benefits

  • Employer-paid health insurance at 100% for employees.
  • 401(k) matching of up to 6%, with immediate vesting.
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
  • Three weeks of PTO at the start of employment.
  • Generous paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
  • A collaborative culture focused on growth.

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