Assistant Controller

Join Insurance Program Managers Group (IPMG) and become part of a dynamic team committed to innovation in insurance! For the past 27 years, our mission has been to create one-of-a-kind insurance solutions for our partners. We bring proactive and tailored approaches to our clients, valuing the unique contribution of each team member. Together, we shape our identity and drive transformative change for our clients.

We’re seeking an Assistant Controller for our St. Charles, IL location. Someone with a passion for numbers and expertise in accounting and finance. Ideal candidate may currently be in an accounting manager or supervisory role.

As an Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing general ledger and accounting functions, compiling accurate financial statements, managing monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, providing direct supervision to accounting team members, and handling payroll processing and management. You will play a pivotal role in managing the financial health of our organization, overseeing financial reporting, compliance, policy implementation, and mergers and acquisitions, all within the insurance industry. This position reports directly to the CFO within a company of 130 employees with 6 members on the accounting team.

Responsibilities:

Financial Oversight:

• Manage financial statements, including balance sheets, invoices, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Collaborate with upper management to identify cost reduction opportunities and manage liabilities
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations

Financial Reporting:

• Compile accurate financial reports based on financial statements
• Assist with developing forecasts and identifying variances from budget
• Ensure accuracy of the monthly close process and implement efficiencies

Policy Implementation:

Implement and enforce policies and procedures for financial reporting.

Payroll Management:

Handle full cycle payroll processes including tax withholding, benefits, and compliance.

Supervision and Leadership:

Supervise 4 direct reports and oversee department operation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s (required)
• Licensed CPA (preferred)

Qualifications:

• Ideally 5 years of experience with experience supervising a team
• Proven experience in managing month end close process, working with auditors, and payroll
• Familiarity with TPA processes, insurance companies, consulting firms
• Self-starter
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Advanced ability with Microsoft products including Microsoft Business Central, Excel
• Strong supervisory skills and familiarity with financial regulations
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and have a strong understanding of accounting principles

Our INTERVIEW PROCESS

May we suggest you review our website ahead of our contact at www.IPMG.com and check us out on LinkedIn too to see what we are up to lately. Our goal is to meet the real YOU! We want to learn what makes you tick and how you want to grow in your field. And we will share more about IPMG answer any of your questions. If we feel we have a match you will have a chat with our hiring manager to discuss the technical nature of the position to ensure you have the skills needed to be a success.

IPMG has some generous benefits we want to tell you about. Here is some of our benefits and perks:

• 20 days of PTO each year
• 12 Holidays, 2 floating days of your choice and YOUR BDAY off!
• Medical, dental and vision coverage on day one of full-time employment
• 401k match
• Professional development support
• Flexible time off with an encouraged minimum time away to support a healthy work-life balance
• Life Insurance, Short term, and long-term disability on day one of full-time employment
• Onsite fitness center and showers, in our St. Charles, IL HQ office

ALL ABOUT IPMG

IPMG is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. IPMG is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or other legally protected status.

Candidates that are selected and hired will need to submit to substance, credit, and criminal background screenings, and computer literacy testing.

IPMG is an Equal Opportunity Employer—M/F/D/V