What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Vizance?
Vizance, an independent insurance agency with locations throughout Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Minnesota, is seeking a Controller to join a growing, dynamic organization.
This position, based out of our headquarters in Hartland, is largely hands-on and requires a “roll up your sleeves” mind-set. The Controller will oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and enhancing efficiency.
WHY VIZANCE?
We pride ourselves in offering a work environment that delivers opportunities for advancement and a culture that values relationships, loyalty, and hard work.
Our success over the past 40 years has been built by the dedicated associates at Vizance, and has earned us a number of awards, including Top Workplaces, Best Places to Work, Future 50, and Fastest Growing Firms.
WHAT YOU WILL DO AT VIZANCE
- Assist with preparing and analyzing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, at the corporate, branch, and department levels
- Assist with performing all month-end, quarterly, and year-end functions at both the branch and corporate levels, and prepare appropriate reports
- Review and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Ensure accurate journal entries and appropriate cost allocations
- Assist with preparations for audits
- Reconcile accounting inaccuracies
- Monitor and enforce system of internal controls
- Recommend process improvements
- Assist with tax preparation and other annual reporting requirements
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO VIZANCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- CPA designation preferred
- High level of expertise in Excel, including proficiency with macros, lookups, and pivot tables
- Substantial financial background
- Strong modeling and data manipulation capabilities
- Outstanding communication skills
WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT BEING AN ADVISOR AT VIZANCE
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) w/ partial match
- Paid Time Off, including your birthday!
- Ongoing education opportunities
- A supportive team environment that celebrates success
- Opportunities for growth
