AVP, Assistant Controller

Full Time
Sun Prairie, WI 53596
$118,000 - $178,000 a year
Posted
Job description
Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
At QBE, our purpose is to give people the confidence to achieve their ambitions inside and outside of work. From development opportunities, to flexible work options and highly competitive reward and benefits packages, we understand the importance of living our values when it comes to our people. Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our company’s cultural elements – because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference.

This opportunity is accountable for achieving clean internal and external audits by maintaining policies, processes and procedures, analyzing and responding to complex financial issues, delivering timely and accurate financial information that is actionable by the business and providing monthly reporting to ensure controller functions operate in an efficient manner.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Manage audit process by developing annual audits, ensuring accuracy and acquiring responsibility of accounting and managing multiple sections of financial statements to prepare reports in a timely and accurate manner for external users
  • Deliver treasury and controller business strategies by maintaining relationships with internal and external key stakeholders and utilizing financial acumen and knowledge of market competition and best practices to drive the adoption of innovative tools and effective product development for the achievement of profitability objectives
  • Manage the financial close processes by publishing timetables for preparation of financial close reconciliation binder and review accounting reconciliations and literature to ensure all documents have been reviewed and approved in an accurate and timely manner
  • Ensure all journal entries are posted in accordance with established deadlines; ensure journal entries and reconciliations are accurately and timely prepared and reviewed
  • Proactively identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
  • Lead and participate in financial change initiatives to ensure financial results remain accurate and complete at all times for the use of the business and other contributors
  • Optimize department performance by monitoring and analyzing insurance operations processes, conducting gap analysis, evaluating performance trends and recommending improvement strategies to translate feedback into actionable plans for enhancing service strategy
  • Manage budgeted resources by anticipating expenditures, accurately forecasting resource needs/costs and properly accounting for expenses to meet requirements and achieve fiscal responsibility

Required Education
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Required Experience
  • 7 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills
  • Manage data to be accurate, timely and accessible
  • Analyze risks, benefits and opportunities to ensure organizational competitiveness and satisfaction of established long-range objectives
  • High degree of financial acumen and awareness of financial responsibility
  • Communicate information in a clear, well-organized, and professional manner
  • Collaborate internally and externally to accomplish a common goal; escalate issues when necessary
  • Efficiently and appropriately delegate tasks to ensure timely goal achievement
  • Complete tasks attentively and thoroughly
  • Use multiple resources to gather and analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems
  • Positive, pleasant and supportive disposition towards co-workers, colleagues and external partners
  • Prioritize interests of the company during decision-making
  • Accept responsibility for one's decisions and actions
  • High attention to detail

Preferred Education
  • Master's Degree

Preferred Experience
  • Insurance and/or accounting background

Preferred Licenses/Certifications
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Preferred Knowledge
  • Advanced working knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data
  • Advanced knowledge of treasury department
  • Advanced working knowledge of products and concepts relating to the financial services industry, including financial instruments, financial management, insurance principles and cash and capital principles
QBE Cultural DNA
Everything we do at QBE is underpinned by our DNA (which interlinks seven cultural elements) – because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. We expect all employees to role model and inspire the right behaviors that link to our cultural elements:

  • We are customer-centered
  • We are technical experts
  • We are diverse
  • We are fast-paced
  • We are courageous
  • We are accountable
  • We are a team
All employees are expected to adhere to QBE’s Code of Ethics and Conduct and apply sound risk management practices
US Only - Travel Frequency
  • Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)

US Only - Physical Demands
  • General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.

US Only - Disclaimer
  • To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Job Type
  • Manager

Global Disclaimer
  • The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.
Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs
Annual Salary Range: $118,000 - $178,000
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Benefit Highlights
You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why QBE provides you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. Employees scheduled over 30 hours a week will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health.
We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time off program. In addition, our paid-family and care-giver leaves are available to support our employees and their families. Regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance.
QBE recognizes that exemplary benefits extend beyond benefits coverage and compensation. Flexibility in your working environment is important to maintaining balance and QBE is dedicated to ensuring employees achieve personal and professional integration by providing the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

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