Controller

Company: Alera Group
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: January 11, 2022

Job Description:

Orion Risk Management, an Alera Group Company is looking for an experienced Controller to add to our team! Are you looking to be part of a company where you have exciting opportunities to learn, grow and make a positive impact? Join a team where each employee is empowered to listen generously, speak straight, collaborate, and build each other up through mutual accountability and shared success? If that is what you-- - -re looking for, this is your chance to be part of an amazing organization!As a full-service industry expert, Orion offers a broad range of insurance coverage in property-casualty, workers-- - - compensation, employee benefits, and captive solutions. In addition, we offer value-added services that elevate us above the ordinary brokerage firm. Specialty services include claims management, self-insured implementation plans, loss portfolio transfers, as well as programs specific within key industries such as construction, manufacturing, and wholesalers. We take pride in our client advocacy and ability to provide unique methods for our clients to minimize their costs. Orion is licensed nationwide and provides service to our clients from three Southern California locations. Orion Risk Management is seeking a Controller to oversee day to day accounting activities. Orion Risk Management is part of The Alera Group. The Controller will be involved in regular recurring accounting operations, including reviewing all cash transactions, monthly financial statement package and payroll, as well as working on multiple other financial aspects. Such activities include preparing the annual budget and commenting on variances incurred throughout the year and assisting with Orion-- - -s participation in the Alera outside audit. The Controller will manage the small, but effective, accounting department and will be involved with the management of office and other administrative functions. Responsibilities The selected candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, as they will be required to communicate with both local and corporate management on a regular basis, in addition with internal personnel of all levels, as well as outside parties. The person must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. They will also oversee the accounting for certain affiliated entities. This position presents opportunities for growth for the right person. Qualifications The right candidate will possess all or most of the following requirements:

• Insurance experience / knowledge, either as significant insured or for sizable agency -- - - strongly desired but not required
• Experience with captive insurance companies -- - - desired but not required
• CPA with active license - desired but not required
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with audits, either as an outside CPA or involved in being audited
• Budgeting experience
• Management experience
• Experience managing various administrative departments
• Strong knowledge of payroll and potentially HR
• Ability to function in a multi entity environment
• Ability to multitask
• Minimum 10 years of applicable experience
• Minimum bachelor-- - -s degree in accounting or finance
• Ability to grow into a position that may ultimately oversee accounting and finance across multiple entities Equal Opportunity Employment We-- - -re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. If you-- - -re a California resident, please read the California Consumer Privacy Act prior to applying. #pandoIQPandoLogic. Keywords: Financial Controller, Location: Newport Beach, CA - 92658

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