Controller I- Agency Accounting Operations West Region

Why Choose Acrisure?

Acrisure is the fastest growing brokerage firm in the U.S. with nearly 400 Agency Partner locations globally. Acrisure’s growth is fueled by our national network of Agency Partners and their desire to leverage the synergies and expertise among them. Because of this model, every Acrisure Agency Partner, regardless of size, location or focus, has the unique ability to meet any client demand with a specialized level of expertise.

Our Acrisure team is comprised of innovative, talented individuals who are the driving force of the success we have experienced and the reason we continue to achieve in this fast-paced industry.

To fuel our growth we have an exciting opportunity for an Agency Accounting Controller/Business Partner.  This position will be responsible for being the Accounting Strategic Business Partner and Controller within an assigned region and group of Agency Partners.

This position will be based in our Global Headquarters in downtown Grand Rapids, MI.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Agency Accounting strategic partner to assigned Agency Partner leadership. 
• Establish relationships as the Agency Accounting strategic partner & Controller for assigned Agency Partners that embody the Acrisure culture.
• Maintain knowledge of Acrisure and Agency Partner specific policies and procedures and implement consistent compliance with key items while supporting independence in other matters.
• Partner across other operational areas to ensure successful Agency Accounting onboarding and integration efforts for newly transitioned Agency Partners.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Agency Partner accounting requirements related to day-to-day operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely payments of carriers and producers.
• Direct and manage agency accounting team of up to 20 team members, instilling the Acrisure culture of Agency Partner operating independence and team responsibility and accountability.
• Identify and offer solutions for training/development needs including individual and leadership training needs.
• Partner with Agency Accounting Operations leadership and others to identify trends or themes relating to improvement opportunities within assigned Agency Partners.  Proactively partner with Agency Partner Leadership to maintain awareness and manage plans to improve.
• Ensure proactive communication with Agency Partners regarding the collection of data required for corporate reporting or other related needs.
• Collaborate with other Accounting partners in the creation and implementation of progressive initiatives in all Accounting areas.
• Responsible for the review and accuracy of Agency Partner financial statement.

This description is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be modified from time to time at the discretion of management.

Competencies:                                          

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or similar discipline or the recognized equivalent in education and experience; 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar role / position

Computer Skills:

• Possess strong administrative and computing skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Experience with agency management systems (EPIC, AMS360, TAM, AIM, etc.), preferred

Other Qualifications:

• Must be analytical, organized, and detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Must have a high level of problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with key stakeholders at all levels within an organization. 
• Demonstrated ability to handle employee relations at all levels is required.  
• Travel up to 20% of the time.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate stress due to regular deadlines and daily challenges. 
• High finger dexterity while typing documents and forms
• Occasionally lift up to 20lbs.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is done in a temperature-controlled, non-smoking office. 
• Work stations are cubicles with moderately high sides.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.