Assistant Controller

Job Summary:

The Assistant Controller plays a key role in supporting the Controller in managing the company's accounting operations. This position ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), drives accurate financial reporting, strengthens internal controls, and fosters a collaborative, high-performing team environment. The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, strong technical expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement.

A Day in The Life:

• Oversee core accounting functions including general ledger management, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Support the development and maintenance of financial controls and accounting systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal and external financial statements.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and financial decision-making.
• Manage accounts receivable and cash controls, ensuring timely collections and accurate bank reconciliations.
• Oversee disbursement activities including accounts payable, purchase orders, payroll expenses, and employee reimbursements.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial insights to support strategic planning.
• Coordinate audit activities and prepare documentation for external auditors.
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Stay current on industry trends, accounting standards, and regulatory changes.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in public accounting.
• Experience in a large corporate or divisional environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and relevant regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience leading accounting teams and driving process improvements.

Who You Are:

• Committed to high ethical standards and integrity.
• Strong communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities.
• Collaborative leader who builds trust and strong relationships across teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

Travel Expectations

• Flexible/Role-Based Travel
  • Travel requirements vary based on business priorities and role responsibilities; flexibility to travel locally or nationally is expected.
  • This role may involve travel to support client relationships, attend conferences, or participate in team offsites.

Physical and Environmental Demands

This role involves typical duties performed in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary work involving sitting, typing, and handling office equipment. Occasional walking, standing, and lifting up to 10 pounds may be required.
• Manual Dexterity & Vision: Requires sufficient manual dexterity and visual acuity for computer use, data analysis, and document preparation.
• Work Environment: Standard indoor office setting with moderate noise levels and climate control.

Work Schedule & Hours

Full-time hours: Core business hours of Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and/or occasional weekend hours totaling 40 or more hours per week; no overtime payable.  (FLSA Status: Exempt)

(Note: job responsibilities and travel expectations at this level will often require the performance of job duties beyond the normal workweek schedule.)

About us:

NSI Insurance Group is one of the largest independent insurance agencies in Florida, we've built our business creating innovative solutions for the toughest risk management challenges. Named Best Practices Agency by Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America three years in a row, we are passionate about serving our clients, developing our employees and giving back to our communities.

What You'll Do: 

• Handle inside sales for customer who needs help getting coverage and collect required documentation.
• Convert leads to sales through text, phone, or email by rapidly responding to customers who have requested a quote on our site. 
• Adapt to a new and ever-changing technology as we build our processes and workflows.
• Help us grow and be a part of the creation of an amazing sales team by providing feedback. 

What You'll Need:

• Character: Charismatic, kind.
• Digital: You have above-average computer skills. 
• Hungry: You want to make the leap into an early-stage tech startup to rapidly accelerate your growth. 
• Self-Driven: You prefer to manage your own workload and figure out what needs to be done with minimal oversight. 

Employee Benefits:

At NSI Insurance Group, we recognize the importance of our employees' health and wellness. We are committed to providing a high quality, competitive employee benefit program which is designed to address our employees' benefit needs. Our benefit package is regularly reviewed and modified to ensure we offer those benefits most valuable to both the employee and their family. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance - with 100% company paid premiums for medical, dental and vision insurance for full-time employees;
• Generous Paid Time Off;
• 401K Retirement Plans with company matching;
• Company paid life insurance, short and long term disability.
• Educational Assistance Program