Assistant Controller at Orion Placement in Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Job description

• Pay: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
• Join a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports financial strength, regulatory compliance, and long-term stability
• Step into a high-impact leadership role with visibility across finance, accounting, and executive stakeholders
• Help shape and improve a sophisticated insurance accounting function across both SAP and GAAP reporting
• Enjoy a true hybrid schedule with meaningful flexibility and strong in-office collaboration
• Be part of a stable, respected organization that offers strong benefits, professional development, and long-term career growth
• Location: Hybrid role based in Alexandria, Virginia with 3 days per week onsite and 2 days working from home.
• Note: Must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, 8+ years of progressive hands-on insurance accounting and financial reporting experience, strong Excel skills, leadership experience, and ability to work onsite in Alexandria 3 days per week. CPA and Life & Health Insurance accounting experience across SAP and GAAP are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly close activities with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls
• Support and oversee insurance accounting and financial reporting across SAP and GAAP
• Prepare, review, and strengthen regulatory reporting, Blue Book reporting, and audited financial statements
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide insights to support decision-making
• Partner closely with finance and cross-functional teams to ensure reporting accuracy and deadline compliance
• Help improve processes, reporting workflows, and overall efficiency within the accounting function
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting staff while helping elevate team performance
• Utilize advanced Excel reporting and support work tied to INFOR General Ledger and Prophix reporting tools
• Assist with special projects, reporting enhancements, and ongoing accounting initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience required
• Strong insurance accounting background required
• Leadership experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff required
• Advanced Excel skills required, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and SUMIF
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and deadline-driven accounting operations
• CPA strongly preferred
• Life & Health Insurance accounting experience strongly preferred
• SAP and GAAP insurance accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Blue Book reporting, audited financial statements, INFOR General Ledger, and Prophix strongly preferred
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills required

Skills

Preferred

• CPA

Benefits

• Hybrid flexibility with consistent work-from-home time each week
• Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and FSA options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Friendly, collaborative team environment
• On-site gym and locker rooms in the Alexandria office
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a stable, mission-oriented organization
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance