Corporate Controller – Insurance

Understory

Corporate Controller leading accounting and financial reporting for Understory’s climate-focused insurance solutions. Managing close, controls, forecasting, and insurance accounting across global entities.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GAAP-compliant financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and financial analysis within the insurance industry. Proven ability to lead financial closes, manage audits, and implement internal controls while aligning financial strategies with corporate growth objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

US GAAP ExpertiseFinancial Statement PreparationSOX ComplianceInsurance Industry ExperienceFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingVariance AnalysisCash-Flow ProjectionsManagement DashboardsAudit Cycle ManagementControl Gap IdentificationScenario ModelingRegulatory MonitoringPolicy DevelopmentRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Insurance IndustryFinancial GoalsCorporate StrategyCeded ReinsuranceFixed AssetsPremium RecognitionLoss ReservingAPARGL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes across multiple domestic and international entities
Produce GAAP-compliant financial statements, management dashboards, and board packages
Provide executive oversight of AP, AR, GL, fixed assets, premium recognition, loss reserving, and ceded reinsurance
Monitor regulatory requirements and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators
Build SOX-ready policies, narratives, and testing protocols
Identify control gaps, implement remediations, and foster continuous improvement and risk mitigation
Own the annual plan and rolling forecasts
Deliver variance commentary, scenario modeling, and cash-flow projections
Translate financial data into actionable insight for underwriting, data science, and operations
Partner with leadership to align financial rigor, financial goals, and corporate strategy with growth objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience working in the insurance industry required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
At least 4 years of accounting experience
Expert knowledge of US GAAP, statutory, and internal-control frameworks (SOX or similar)
Experience leading close and audit cycles end-to-end
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to stay focused under pressure while managing multiple projects
Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high-quality results
Ability to pivot as priorities shift
CPA is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Work-life harmony
Support for nurturing families and fostering communities
Remote work option with occasional in-person requirements