Assistant Controller – Hybrid (SF / CO / WI)
We are partnering with a fast-scaling, AI-driven neo-insurer that is evolving commercial P&C insurance for brokers and small business owners. By combining industry expertise with state-of-the-art technology, automated workflows, and modern processes, the team is modernizing a traditional industry from the ground up.
They are seeking a hands-on, tech-forward Assistant Controller to take full ownership of accounting operations, the monthly close, and financial controls across five consolidated entities.
The Opportunity:
Own the Close: Lead the consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual close across entities under both US GAAP and statutory accounting requirements.
Statutory & GAAP Reporting: Deliver consolidated GAAP financial statements, annual and quarterly NAIC statements, state insurance filings, and premium tax filings.
Audit & Compliance Readiness: Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors, driving PBC processes, establishing robust balance sheet integrity, and authoring technical accounting memos.
AI & Automation Integration: Partner with Engineering and Data Science to optimize NetSuite architecture and data pipelines, utilizing modern tools (including Claude) to automate manual workflows and eliminate recurring friction.
Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a growing accounting team, establishing scalable processes and controls.
What You Bring:
8+ years of accounting experience within insurance, financial services, or public accounting serving those clients (P&C carrier, MGA/MGU, reinsurance, or program business experience strongly preferred).
3+ years of direct management experience scaling accounting professionals.
Demonstrated ownership of multi-entity month-end closes, consolidations, and external audit management.
Strong command of US GAAP and statutory accounting principles.
Hands-on experience with modern ERPs (NetSuite strongly preferred).
A tech-forward mindset with a proven ability to leverage AI tools and automation to optimize workflows.
CPA license (or active progress) and Big 4/national firm foundation preferred.
Location & Logistics:
Format: Hybrid (minimum 3 days/week onsite).
Locations: San Francisco, CA (strongly preferred); Denver, CO; or Madison, WI.
Compensation: $150,000 – $190,000 base + discretionary bonus and equity.
If you are a strategic, tech-savvy accounting leader looking to make a massive impact in a high-growth, venture-backed insurtech environment, let's connect! Reach out directly or apply below.
DeWinter Group and Maris Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We post pay scales which are based on our client pay ranges. DeWinter, Maris, and our clients have the right to modify the requirements of the role which can impact the pay ranges posted.
