Controller

About the role

SafeLease is seeking a Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls across its Managing General Agent (MGA) operations and surplus lines insurance carrier. This high‑visibility position reports directly to the CEO and partners with senior leadership on strategic decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Own all accounting operations for the MGA and carrier, including general ledger, month‑end/quarter‑end/year‑end close, and intercompany accounting.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies, preferably SOX‑style frameworks.
• Lead annual statutory and GAAP audits, acting as primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, state insurance examiners, and actuaries.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performing accounting team and establish best‑in‑class processes.
• Manage consolidated financial reporting, intercompany transactions, and eliminations across SafeLease entities.
• Oversee premium and claims accounting cycles, reinsurance accounting, DAC treatment, and loss reserve accounting.
• Handle cash management, treasury functions, investment accounting, and capital allocation reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements, including premium tax filings and surplus lines tax compliance.
• Evaluate and enhance financial systems and technology infrastructure for scalability.
• Support fundraising, investor reporting, and due‑diligence processes as needed.

Required profile

• Insurance carrier experience covering an MGA and a surplus lines or admitted carrier.
• Statutory accounting (SAP) and NAIC reporting experience, including NAIC Annual Statement preparation.
• Big Four audit background (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG).
• CPA designation and a 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, with ability to reconcile the two frameworks.

Required skills

• CPA certification
• U.S. GAAP accounting
• Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) and NAIC reporting
• Experience with insurance‑specific ERP platforms (Workiva, EagleEye, SunGard EAS, SAP Insurance)
• SOX or SOX‑style internal controls implementation

What we offer

• Competitive salary and equity participation
• Unlimited PTO and full health benefits
• Flexible work setups
• Opportunity to shape finance function in a fast‑growing insurtech