Vice President and Controller

Capstone Search Group is a national search firm dedicated to the insurance industry. We are business partners to insurance organizations on staffing related projects. We work nationally with expertise that spans top executives, middle management and technical level positions.

This is an opportunity to join a recognized market leader in the individual life insurance industry as Vice President and Controller. This role is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction and functional expertise to all aspects of the financial reporting and operational control processes.

* You must establish and maintain an effective system of internal controls over financial processes and reporting. * You will lead the comprehensive production of all financial reporting initiatives and accompanying analysis. * You are responsible to provide executive level oversight and direct the accounting operations unit and to provide Corporate interface on all financial matters with regard to all state insurance commissioners.

* BS Accounting, Finance. * 8 – 12 years financial and management accounting experience (minimally 3 years in public accounting, preferably Big 4 firms). * 5 years of managerial/supervisory leadership experience * Certified Public Accountant (CPA). * Knowledge of accounting principles and standards in an international context. * Knowledge of life insurance regulations for accounting and financial reporting. * Experience in internal control environment over financial reporting and accounting processes. * Deep knowledge of GAAP and other financial reporting bases in the life insurance industry.