Controller

At Mission Underwriters, we provide the capital, issuing paper, and reinsurance access you need to launch your own Program Administrator (PA) business quickly and efficiently. We offer non-recourse capital for qualified underwriters, giving you a manageable risk profile with potential equity upside. By taking care of administrative complexities like compliance, risk management, accounting, and HR, we free you to focus on what you do best underwriting and distribution. Our turnkey platform gets you into the market in just a few months, minimizing disruption to your key relationships. With access to our network of highly rated issuing carriers and reinsurance partners, you can secure coverage with less stress and uncertainty. Built from the ground up, our purpose-driven technology simplifies workflows, enhances responsiveness, and eliminates the burden of outdated legacy systems.

What We Offer

• Remote First Work Environment (US Based)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K, 401K Match
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Unaccrued Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave

We’re looking for an experienced Controller to oversee core accounting operations within our insurance organization. You’ll be a hands-on, mid-to-senior-level accounting leader who excels in a fast-paced environment, improves processes, and builds strong financial controls. This is a fully remote role, offering flexibility to work from anywhere while partnering closely with cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do

• Lead the monthly close to deliver accurate, timely, and complete financial results.
• Create and maintain month-end support templates that streamline close activities and improve reporting quality.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accounts are fully supported and properly documented.
• Design, document, and strengthen SOX-compliant processes and controls by identifying gaps and implementing improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting workflows to increase efficiency and reinforce internal controls.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to support SOX testing and financial statement audits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA preferred.
• Corporate accounting experience, ideally in an MGA or insurance-related environment.
• Consolidation and Purchase Accounting expereince.
• Working knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and documentation standards.
• Demonstrated success managing month-end close and complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting team members.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Opportunity to shape and improve accounting processes in a growing insurance organization.
• High visibility with leadership and cross‑functional teams.

• Requires a quiet work environment with regular sitting at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Regular use of hands and fingers.
• Frequent talking or hearing.
• Vision requirements: Close, distance, color, peripheral, focus and depth perception.

This is a remote position. Planned, in-office activities may be required on occasion (typically 2-4x per year).

You must live in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States without requirement of employment sponsorship/visa.