Gallagher Bassett ยท 4 hours ago
Division Controller
Rolling Meadows, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGallagher Bassett is a company dedicated to helping clients navigate complexity and support recovery. The Division Controller will lead financial accounting, reporting, and client billing operations, playing a key role in shaping the Finance organization's structure and capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Own and lead all divisional accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, client service fee billing & collections, client financial services and financial reporting
Deliver timely and accurate financial close and reporting processes across multiple international legal entities, currencies, and jurisdictions
Identify and implement opportunities to automate workflows, reduce manual dependencies, and integrate disparate systems and data sources
Develop and scale a best-in-class accounting team, structure, and operating model aligned with long-term business objectives
Partner with the CFO, IT, and operational leaders to deliver a roadmap for divisional systems integration and process standardization
Collaborate with the CFO and cross-functional leaders to align financial operations with global business strategy
Maintain a strong internal control environment; ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX
Drive change management and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, while building scalable platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
10+ years of progressive accounting leadership, including experience as Controller or Assistant Controller
Managing company or division profit and loss and income statement
Experience in a global, multi-entity organization
Strong foundation in US GAAP accounting and reporting
Strong process design and improvement skills, with experience implementing workflow tools
Exceptional leadership, with excellent communication and team-building abilities
Ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization
Experience in fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
Capability to drive employee engagement and performance
Experience in integrating acquisitions, both domestically and internationally
Preferred
MBA
Insurance industry experience
Public accounting experience
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
Company
Gallagher Bassett
About Gallagher Bassett: We are the leading provider of claims and risk management services, helping people and companies prevent, manage and overcome the impact of risk.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Hessling
Chief Executive Officer- North America
Scott Hudson
President and CEO
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