Financial Controller

Hamilton Company

Financial Controller overseeing US accounting operations and supporting local CFO in Hamilton Select's US growth.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeRichmond • New Jersey, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting into our Chief Financial Officer of Hamilton Select
Provide dedicated support to our local CFO and President of US Excess & Surplus (E&S)
Oversee the US accounting and reporting operations to ensure the integrity of financial information and reports
Prepare management accounts and various consolidated reporting requirements
Oversee our Agency Accounting team responsible for billing and collection of Select's premium receivables and loss deductibles
Work closely with other teams and the Group as a trusted business partner and collaborator
Accountable for the accurate and timely completion of management information and financial reporting
Review and analyze all investment-related transactions
Prepare and analyze quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US Statutory and US GAAP accounting
Project manage systems implementations, upgrades and automation initiatives focusing on the integrity of financial data, processes and controls
Maintain accounting policies & procedures and ensure financial statements and underwriting-related transactions are prepared in accordance with US Statutory and US GAAP accounting
Prepare internal monthly management reports and analyze actual results to plan
Assist in the preparation of the Company’s annual financial plan
Prepare financial information for the company’s various boards and committees as required
Manage and ensure regulatory filings for financial returns at State level are complete, accurate, and timely filed
Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and adhered to toward the integrity of financial information and safeguarding the Company’s assets
Maintain the Company’s general ledger, assessing technology utilization in the financial processes and developing annual plans for development on key application systems
Manage daily treasury function ensuring timely settlement of the Company’s obligations
Manage the month-end close process including coordinating with the Underwriting and Operations teams
Review & post journals, resolve queries & complete all reconciliations
Coordinate and ensure that interfaces with Finance and the creation of financial processes are established for new products and initiatives
Liaise with the claims team in line with claims payment processing and case reserving changes when needed
Engage with the actuarial team to ensure the timely and accurate recording of the Company’s claim reserve liabilities
Manage the day-to-day relationship for the US businesses with internal and external tax advisors and auditors
Assess audit issues, communicate with senior management, and resolve key recommendations
Direct finance staff reporting to the role, including training, career development, performance objectives and evaluation, recruitment and staff retention
Liaise with the Group finance team - assist in the coordination of global projects and provide suggestions for improvements in global finance operations
Assist with production of management accounts including oversight of cash reconciliations, prepaid assets, expense accruals and inter-company accounts
Ensure the validation and payment of 3rd parties regarding brokerage/claims
Oversee the accounts payable process
Monitor aged debt, write-offs and exception reports and work to resolve outstanding issues
Assist with cash flow forecasting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent qualification
Demonstrable post-qualification experience gained in a similar role within a re/insurance company or within the practice of auditing (re)/insurance companies
In-depth knowledge of US Statutory and US GAAP accounting
Good knowledge of relevant re/insurance accounting treatment and investment accounting
Some prior experience and knowledge of the E&S Insurance/Reinsurance market and regulatory requirements are preferable but not essential
Proven ability to project manage system implementations and improvements and to develop automation processes
Commitment to collaboration, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong problem-solving skills and initiative to investigate issues and recommend solutions
Prior experience in SUN GL system desirable, or willingness and commitment to achieve proficiency in the near-term
Advanced MS Excel skills and the ability to navigate complex spreadsheets
Ability to work with and hold accountable external vendors/partners to identify and resolve issues
Ability to work under pressure, meet challenging deadlines and respond to changing priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to organize and motivate geographically spread-out team members to deliver information on a timely basis
Ability to work independently within a small team, with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
A commitment to adopting technology to increase process efficiencies
Strong work ethic with superior organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to partner and work across functional areas to achieve organizational goals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working
Matching 401K plan
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
Generous time off (including parental leave)
Continued support for professional development
Gym subsidy
My day (additional days leave for personal interests/wellness/charity work)

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Hard Skills & Tools

US GAAP accountingUS Statutory accountingfinancial reportingmanagement accounts preparationproject managementautomation processescash flow forecastinginvestment accountingaccounts payablereconciliations

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillsability to work under pressureinitiativeteam motivationindependenceprioritizationmulti-tasking

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)