Controller

Job Type Full-time Description Job Title: Controller Location: San Ramon, CA Position Type: Full-time, Hybrid Salary: $180,000 - $215,000 About: The Surplus Line Association of California (SLA) operates as a private, 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization governed by a plan of operation approved by both the California Department of Insurance (CDI) and the SLA Board of Directors. Appointed by the Commissioner in 1994, the Association serves as the statutory surplus line advisory organization to the CDI and facilitates the state's capacity to monitor and direct surplus line brokers' placements of insurance with eligible surplus line insurers. Working with its members and the CDI, the Association assists its members' compliance with California laws and regulations; helps maintain a healthy, fair, and competitive surplus line marketplace in California; and strives to protect the interests of California insurance consumers. Position Overview: We are looking for a top-notch accounting professional to join our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in budget management, financial planning, and reporting. This role will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, ensuring accuracy in budgeting processes, and providing strategic financial insights. The Controller is responsible for all aspects of the financial operations for the organization. Directly oversees and supervises the financial/accounting staff, overall managerial responsibility for accounting, budgetary, and manage our resources in the most beneficial way. Experience: Five to seven years of senior management experience with operations in excess of $10 million per year and over 100 employees, preferably with insurance services, or nonprofit sector. Requirements Responsibilities: Actively manage the day to day accounting and financial operations of the organization. Develop and manage the annual budget process, including coordination with department heads to gather budgetary input. Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and report on financial performance against budgeted goals. Provide insights and recommendations for budget adjustments based on financial performance and business needs. Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management. Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statements with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other regulatory requirements. Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to support strategic decision-making. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and make improvements as necessary. Foster a collaborative and productive work environment, providing training and support as needed. Manage the Billing, Accounts Receivable and Accounts payables functions/staffs. Monitor changes in legal, regulatory and administrative environments and implement changes in procedures as needed to maintain compliance while maximizing operational and financial results. Qualifications: Must be a California resident. Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university; with Master's degree preferred. Solid experience managing budget development and analysis. Pro-active, hands-on strategic thinker who will own the responsibility for finance. General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting software packages. Create, analyze, and report on financial statements and budgets. Supervise staff, develop job descriptions, and provide performance evaluations and improvement plants. Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Other: Must be highly ethical with a high level of integrity; self-motivated; dependable and reliable; detailed oriented; able to interface easily with staff, other senior management personnel and board of directors. Working Conditions: Full-time position, Monday through Friday. Must be able to work during core business hours. Office-based with occasional travel required for meetings or site visits. Benefits & Perks: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Educational and Professional Development 401(k) matching and Roth IRA Paid Time Off This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. The organization 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 Salary Description $180,000 - $215,000

Created: 2024-11-05