Avp, Title Controller/Accounting

Overview

AmTrust Financial Services (AFS) is seeking an AVP - Title Controller to join its Finance team in Jersey City, NJ. Title is a business unit within the AFS Specialty Risk segment that continues to grow both organically and inorganically. The role is responsible for leading a transformative automation initiative, refining, and managing the financial close process while collaborating with the business on several key initiatives. The role will oversee a title insurance company and two agencies which consist of several subsidiaries. The role is highly visible, responsible for external and internal corporate reporting, as well as directly participating in a number of global finance projects and initiatives. The position will work closely with corporate and agency accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and optimize the financial close process.

• Manage financial close process to ensure results are complete, accurate, timely and in compliance with U.S. GAAP, U.S. statutory and IFRS accounting guidance (IFRS is only applicable for one insurance branch);

• Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and related disclosures.

• Analyze key data and performance metrics to provide thoughtful action plans in alignment with the company mission and execution of goals.

• Lead, or participate as a member of, cross-functional teams for various corporate-level projects, including financial systems implementations, process improvement initiatives, and merger & acquisition finance integration and reporting.

• Assess processes, systems, and resources for potential synergies with ongoing integration and automation initiatives.

• Drive continuous improvement by reassessing day-to-day finance activities and data sources for potential enhancements.

• Lead special project work such as establishing automated integration between front-end systems and subledgers which may require critical and abstract thinking, as well as knowledge of title insurance accounting, data and IT systems, and performance of forensic accounting type tasks.

• Provide guidance and coaching to the Title team.

• Establish and review key strategic and operational priorities and develop them into a comprehensive plan.

• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

• Maintain effective and collaborative communication with front office, and financial planning and analysis team.

• Provide management with ad hoc analysis or schedules.

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external auditors.

Qualifications

Technical & Other Skills:

• Excellent communication skills

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles, knowledge of IFRS preferred

• knowledge of real estate settlement statements and escrow account reconciliations required

• Ability to assess and understand systems and processes, and recommend/implement improvements

• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Must be flexible and have demonstrated skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

• Strong initiative, problem solving, and interpersonal skills, plus an orientation toward continuous improvement are required

• Intermediate or higher excel skills

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Software (Oracle) and Hyperion (HFM) preferred

Experience:

• 7+ years of industry experience (experience in title insurance strongly preferred)

• Must have prior controllership, project, and people management experience

• Experience/knowledge of financial close processes

• "Big 4" experience preferred

• CPA preferred

The salary range for this role is $165K - $195K per year. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Base pay offered may vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics. This range may be modified in the future.

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What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.