Controller
Midwest Family Mutual Ins. Co.
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Urbandale • Iowa • United States
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About the role
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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