Edwards and Company Looking for Head Controller at Sayville, NY Full Time

Edwards and Company is an independent, family owned Property & Casualty Insurance Agency serving both commercial and personal clients since 1865. We are seeking a new Head Controller to oversee all accounting operations of the company and be responsible for managing finances, payroll, and commissions. The ideal candidate will be proficient in the management of accounts payable & receivable and have 5+ years of experience in the insurance brokerage or comparable industry. They should have complete confidence in all elements of the accounting process. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, a 401(k) match, and annual performance-based bonuses.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and direct all accounting activities
• Oversee payroll, commissions and 401K
• Process routine expense checks
• Manage bank reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
• Pay vendors and take payments from clients
• Provide weekly/monthly status reports for management as needed

Banking

• Daily review of multiple bank accounts
• Monitor cash flow
• Daily & Monthly reconciliations
• Resolve discrepancies

EOM Duties

• Reconcile Accounts Receivables/Payable for any issues
• Monitor and process commissions reports for producer & management review
• Complete monthly reports/summaries including balance sheet, income statements, and department allocations

EOY Duties

• Produce Accounts Receivables commissions report
• Provide accountants reconciled schedules for all balance sheets
• Provide accountants annual expense schedules
• Provide accountants income/expense accruals
• Process EOY AMS fiscal closing

Commission Reports and Payments

• Process and pay commissions
• Review commissions and resolve any issues

Qualifications:

• Excellent accounting management skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to oversee all accounting operations
• 5+ years of experience working with an insurance brokerage
• Ability to manage two accountants
• This is not a remote position – must be willing to work in the office
• Deadline and detail-oriented