Controller

SafeLease

Controller overseeing accounting and financial reporting for MGA and surplus lines at SafeLease. Requires strong insurance background and leadership capabilities.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DAC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and oversee all accounting operations across the MGA and the surplus lines carrier, including general ledger management, month-end / quarter-end / year-end close, and intercompany accounting between the producer and the underwriter.
Prepare and deliver timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with both U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), including the NAIC P&C Annual Statement, quarterly statements, and audited statutory financial statements.
Manage statutory reporting and regulatory filings: NAIC Schedules F (reinsurance), P (loss reserves), D (investments), and T (premium by state); Risk-Based Capital (RBC) calculations; IRIS ratios; and domiciliary and non-admitted / surplus lines state filings.
Oversee MGA accounting under the NAIC Managing General Agents Act (Model #225), including premium trust / fiduciary accounts, the MGA-to-carrier reporting cycle, and quarterly accounting packages submitted to the carrier in a form usable for completion of the Annual Statement.
Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies that scale with organizational growth (SOX-style frameworks preferred).
Lead the annual statutory and GAAP audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, state insurance examiners, and the engaged actuary.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team; establish best-in-class processes and a culture of continuous improvement.
Manage consolidated financial reporting across SafeLease entities, including intercompany transactions and eliminations between the MGA and the carrier.
Partner with the CEO and senior leadership to provide financial insights, variance analysis, and strategic recommendations.
Own premium and claims accounting cycles, ceded and assumed reinsurance accounting, deferred acquisition cost (DAC) treatment, and loss reserve accounting.
Oversee cash management, treasury functions, investment accounting (including NAIC SVO-rated portfolios), and capital allocation reporting.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements, including premium tax filings and surplus lines tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Evaluate and enhance financial systems, tools, and technology infrastructure to support scalability and operational efficiency.
Support fundraising, investor reporting, and due diligence processes as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Insurance carrier experience required, with responsibility spanning an MGA and a surplus lines (Excess & Surplus / E&S) or admitted carrier.
Statutory accounting (SAP) and NAIC reporting experience required — including preparation or direct oversight of the NAIC Annual Statement and quarterly statements.
Big Four background required — audit or assurance experience at Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG.
CPA designation required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
Deep expertise in both U.S. GAAP and SAP, the differences between the two frameworks, and the bridging entries required to reconcile them.
Demonstrated experience managing accounting functions across multiple legal entities and lines of business.
Strong technical accounting skills including consolidations, intercompany eliminations, premium accounting (written / earned / unearned), loss reserve accounting, and reinsurance accounting (ceded and assumed).
Hands-on familiarity with NAIC Schedules F, P, and D, and Risk-Based Capital reporting.

Benefits

Comp & perks

unlimited PTO
full health benefits
flexible work setups

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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledger managementfinancial statement preparationstatutory accountingNAIC reportingRisk-Based Capital calculationsinternal controlsfinancial policiesconsolidated financial reportingpremium accountingloss reserve accounting

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringstrategic recommendationscontinuous improvementcommunication

Certifications

CPABachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance