Controller

The Financial Controller is responsible for the management of all accounting, financial reporting, local tax related filings and audit matters under Local GAAP & US GAAP and for maintaining strong internal controls in these areas for the entities/businesses responsible for.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accounting and reporting matters comply with Local and US GAAP and Company’s accounting policies.
• Provide guidance to the local accounting team on accounting, audit, and financial reporting in accordance with local, US GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Review contracts with business partners and assess key accounting implications with the Regional Controller.
• Perform technical accounting research and prepare memoranda for significant accounting issues.
• Resolve accounting, reporting, and audit issues with the Regional Controller.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions in line with Company’s policies.
• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of internal and external reporting (US GAAP, statutory, regulatory).
• Coordinate the financial statement close process, review deliverables such as P&L, balance sheet variance analysis, and consolidated financial statements.
• Manage internal and external audits (local and US GAAP), ensuring financial statements are supported and issues are addressed promptly.
• Certify the accuracy of quarterly results in accordance with US GAAP.
• Collaborate with tax consultants on tax filings and apply appropriate tax treatments.
• Support global accounting initiatives and special projects, including ERP migration and process improvements.
• Manage accounting teams, promote development, and retain talent while partnering with regional and local finance leaders.
• Evaluate team structure and developmental needs, raising issues to the Regional Controller and key stakeholders as necessary.

Required Experience, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Education : College degree in accounting, CPA or equivalent (CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Experience : 7-8 years in Controllership or Accounting/Finance leadership roles; experience managing remote teams.
• Knowledge and Skills :
  • Strong US GAAP and insurance accounting knowledge.
  • Extensive audit management and tax compliance experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Strong stakeholder management and ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Experience managing large and diverse teams.
  • Business-level English (reading, writing, speaking).

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
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Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.