Controller

Midwest Family Mutual Ins. Co.

Controller responsible for managing accounting functions and financial reporting at Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company. Leading a high-performing team to ensure compliance with NAIC accounting principles.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeUrbandale • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles.
Lead the preparation and filing of statutory reports, including the Annual Statement, Risk-Based Capital report, and Management Discussion & Analysis.
Manage the monthly and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Oversee general ledger activity, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial data integrity.
Review and approve accounting for premiums, losses, reinsurance transactions, and investments.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory examiners, including managing audit and examination processes.
Monitor changes in accounting standards and insurance regulations and assess their impact on financial reporting.
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including assigning work, reviewing performance, and supporting professional growth.
Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis in collaboration with finance leadership.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations.
Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and other departments to ensure accuracy of financial data and reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
CPA designation strongly preferred.
7+ years of general accounting experience.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing accounting staff.
Strong knowledge of NAIC statutory accounting principles and regulatory reporting.
Experience overseeing financial close processes, general ledger, and internal controls.
Experience in the Property and Casualty Insurance industry preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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B2C Midwest Family Mutual Ins. Co. is a mutual insurance company founded in 1891 that provides commercial and personal property & casualty insurance products through a network of independent agents. The company offers tailored coverages including businessowners, commercial auto, contractors, garage programs, workers' compensation, homeowners, personal auto, umbrellas, and specialty personal lines, and emphasizes hands-on underwriting, prompt claims service, and strong agent partnerships. Midwest Family Mutual operates across multiple states, holds an AM Best A- rating, and highlights customer satisfaction, local agent relationships, and community involvement. Controller 🔥 46 minutes ago 🏢 Urbandale – Onsite ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead ⛔️ Financial Controller Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide Report problem 📋 Description
Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles.
Lead the preparation and filing of statutory reports, including the Annual Statement, Risk-Based Capital report, and Management Discussion & Analysis.
Manage the monthly and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Oversee general ledger activity, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial data integrity.
Review and approve accounting for premiums, losses, reinsurance transactions, and investments.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory examiners, including managing audit and examination processes.
Monitor changes in accounting standards and insurance regulations and assess their impact on financial reporting.
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including assigning work, reviewing performance, and supporting professional growth.
Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis in collaboration with finance leadership.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations.
Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and other departments to ensure accuracy of financial data and reporting. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
CPA designation strongly preferred.
7+ years of general accounting experience.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing accounting staff.
Strong knowledge of NAIC statutory accounting principles and regulatory reporting.
Experience overseeing financial close processes, general ledger, and internal controls.
Experience in the Property and Casualty Insurance industry preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial statementsstatutory reportsgeneral ledgerjournal entriesreconciliationsaccounting policiesbudgetingforecastingcash flow analysisprocess improvements

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringorganizational skillsanalytical skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingCPA designation