Assistant Controller

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Assistant Controller in Tampa, FL. Essential Duties:

• Assistant Controller will lead, manage, and coordinate daily accounting and financial reporting activities, including month-end close, balance sheet reviews, and preparation of financial statements
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members, including temporary staff and interns
• Support the design, documentation, and testing of internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of quarterly and annual Statutory filings
• Maintain strong controls over the general ledger environment
• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial results; Review and approve journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
• Research complex accounting matters and provide recommendations in accordance with Statutory accounting principles and US GAAP
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and corporate accounting policies
• Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analyses; contribute to developing management reports and operational metrics
• As an Assistant Controller, you will coordinate annual Statutory and GAAP audits; Serve as a key liaison with external auditors, state regulators, and support triennial exams
• Monitor and protect company assets, including accounts receivable
• Support capital adequacy assessments and respond to inquiries from regulators and rating agencies
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 5 years in property and casualty insurance
• Strong knowledge of Statutory accounting principles required, US GAAP experience essential
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and presentation skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environmen
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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