Financial Controller

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they're free to grow, lead, and innovate.You'll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips.  Here, you're not just improving clients' risk profiles, you're building trust. You'll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you're ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.  
Overview

Ballator Insurance Group, now a part of Gallagher, is a national insurance organization that provides innovative insurance solutions to niche industry groups. We pride ourselves on cultivating lasting relationships with our clients by understanding their unique needs and providing tailored coverage that supports long-term success.

As part of Gallagher, a global leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting, you'll be joining a team that's passionate about helping individuals and organizations thrive.

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team. As a key financial leader, the Controller will oversee the precise and strategic management of assigned financial operations. This role is essential to:

• Ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
• Maintaining full regulatory compliance.
• Providing effective budgetary oversight
• Driving improvements across accounting systems and processes.

How you'll make an impact

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
Prepare, review, and post monthly journal entries and financial statements.
Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and adjustments.
Oversee general ledger activity and ensure accuracy of recorded transactions.
Monitor and explain fluctuations in financial statements across MTD, QTD, and YTD periods.

Audit & Compliance
Coordinate with external auditors and prepare required documentation for year-end audits.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control policies.

Budgeting & Strategic Planning
Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and forecast revisions.
Analyze budget performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Leadership & Team Supervision
Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.
Train, mentor, and oversee accounting team members.
Provide support across departments during staff absences or project demands.

Cross-Functional Coordination
Communicate effectively with internal teams and vendors to gather financial data.
Respond to inquiries from senior management and support ad hoc financial analysis.

About You

Required:

Bachelor's degree (Accounting or Finance) and 5 years related experience required

Preferred:

Adept in leading accounting platforms, and various industry-specific software.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and financial modeling.
Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, with a minimum of five years of accounting experience, with at least 2 in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
Prior experience within the insurance industry is helpful Insurance industry or pool accounting experience.

Behaviors:

Analytical Thinking: Interprets complex financial data, identifies trends, and resolves discrepancies with precision.
Attention to Detail: Maintains high standards for accuracy in financial reporting and documentation.
Communication Skills: Translates technical financial information into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Leadership: Manages and mentors a team of professionals, fostering development and driving operational excellence.
Problem-Solving: Designs effective solutions for a wide range of accounting challenges and process improvements.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with insurance products, their applications, and usage. Prior exposure to insurance markets and shared risk pools is a plus.

Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

Below are the minimum core benefits you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as protected characteristics ) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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