Controller

Full-time

Description

Murphy Insurance Agency is a thriving, family-owned organization seeking an experienced Controller to join our executive management team and play a pivotal role in shaping our future. You will have an opportunity to partner with ownership, influence decision-making, and drive meaningful financial strategy in a business where relationships and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. If you are a strategic financial leader looking to make an important impact and drive success, we would love to meet you! Check out position details below!

Position Summary:

Manage accounting department providing information, primarily financial in nature, about all agency activities that will assist management and others, as needed, in making educated economic decisions about the agency's future.

Reporting to the President, the Controller will be an individual who has continuously demonstrated their expertise and experience in each of the major aspects of financial accounting, reporting, tax, and compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for management and development of accounting staff.
• Oversee the activities of the accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, monthly financial statements and budgets.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and act as 401(k) Plan Administrator.
• Oversee the disbursement activities and ensure the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, company payables, petty cash, employee expense reports, cash control, and total corporate compliance.
• Oversee the accounts receivable and treasury activities to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components including billings, cash receipts and collections.
• Oversee corporate income tax compliance for accuracy and timely completion of all tax returns in conjunction with third party tax preparers.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the agency's value.
• Monitor and make appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring practices are in line with the overall goals of the agency. Partner with management to identify necessary operational process improvements.
• Work with IT Department to utilize all available tools and resources for efficient operation of the accounting department.
• Plan for and assist with accounting system upgrades and/or implementations, and other process and application needs for a scaling company.
• Assist Agency owners with financial planning and analysis, including budgets, forecasts, results analysis and capital planning. Provide accurate and timely information, including the compilation of data into specialized reports to facilitate financial needs, as requested.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and concepts, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to respond timely to requests effectively and efficiently.
• Must demonstrate accurate and precise attention to detail and ability to analyze, interpret and explain information.
• In-depth working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced team environment.
• Possess positive attitude, high ethical standards, and ability to be a team player.
• Must possess excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to protect sensitive and confidential information.
• Working knowledge of Information Systems software and hardware processes and procedures as within a “help desk” function strongly desired.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or other equivalent field experience required
• Minimum of 5 years relevant accounting experience within a small to medium sized organization with overall responsibility for the accounting function
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience required
• Experience in or knowledge of the insurance industry highly preferred
• IT help desk/data management background helpful

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position in our Hudson, MA office. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 8am - 4:30 pm and Friday 8am - 4pm.

Benefits You'll Enjoy:

We believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision
• HRA plan pays significant portion of medical deductible
• company paid life/STD/LTD
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick, floating holiday
• Educational support for licensing and professional development
• Early 4pm close on Fridays
• Monthly office lunches
• Access to additional voluntary benefits