Vice President, Controller

Posting Description Who We Are Lenox Advisors is a premier MassMutual agency supporting a network of financial professionals who provide insurance, investment, and financial planning solutions to clients nationwide. As part of NFP, an Aon company, we offer the resources of a large organization while maintaining the culture and agility of a high-performing agency. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional advisor support, effective supervision, and operational excellence that drive business growth and client confidence. The Vice President, Controller leads the organization's accounting function and is accountable for accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and disciplined accounting operations. Reporting to the CFO, this leader oversees the financial close, financial and management reporting, balance sheet oversight, audit coordination, accounting policy, and internal controls. The VP, Controller works across Executive Leadership, Planning & Analysis, Finance Operations, Data & Analytics, MassMutual, and NFP/Aon Corporate Finance to strengthen reporting, solve complex accounting issues, and support informed business decisions. Interested in shaping how a growing organization approaches accounting, reporting, and financial operations? This role offers the opportunity to lead the controllership function while driving improvements in reporting, processes, controls, and scalability. Job Accountabilities / What You’ll Do Lead accounting, financial reporting, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across a complex, multi-entity organization. Own the integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, accounting policies, balance sheet substantiation, intercompany accounting, and related controls. Deliver financial statements and management reporting that clearly communicate business performance, financial results, trends, and risks. Analyze financial results and translate key drivers, trends, and issues into useful insights for leadership. Partner with NFP/Aon Corporate Accounting, Compliance, Internal Audit, and external auditors on reporting, audit, accounting, and control matters. Advise business leaders on accounting and reporting considerations related to business decisions and transactions. Develop accounting professionals and create an environment that supports accountability, collaboration, and continued growth. Support mergers and acquisitions through accounting diligence, reporting integration, and post-acquisition accounting activities. Lead initiatives that simplify processes, improve reporting capabilities, strengthen controls, and enable the accounting function to scale with the organization. Experience 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, audit, or corporate finance. Big Four public accounting experience required. Public-company or public-company reporting experience required. Experience leading financial close and reporting for a complex, multi-entity organization. Experience addressing complex accounting matters and applying U.S. GAAP to business transactions. Experience partnering directly with corporate accounting, auditors, compliance teams, and senior leadership. Experience leading accounting teams and cross-functional finance initiatives. Skills / Abilities Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial statement preparation and analysis. Ability to interpret financial results and communicate relevant insights to business and finance leaders. Ability to lead initiatives and work effectively across functions and organizational levels. Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills. Proficiency with Excel, financial systems, reporting platforms, and business intelligence tools. Project management and stakeholder management capabilities. Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA, Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent professional accounting designation required. MBA or other advanced finance designation preferred. What We Offer We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others. The base salary range for this position is $135,600 – $210,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. NFP and You... Better Together! NFP and Lenox Advisors is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 2589435

Who We Are Lenox Advisors is a premier MassMutual agency supporting a network of financial professionals who provide insurance, investment, and financial planning solutions to clients nationwide. As part of NFP, an Aon company, we offer the resources of a large organization while maintaining the culture and agility of a high-performing agency. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional advisor support, effective supervision, and operational excellence that drive business growth and client confidence. The Vice President, Controller leads the organization's accounting function and is accountable for accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and disciplined accounting operations. Reporting to the CFO, this leader oversees the financial close, financial and management reporting, balance sheet oversight, audit coordination, accounting policy, and internal controls. The VP, Controller works across Executive Leadership, Planning & Analysis, Finance Operations, Data & Analytics, MassMutual, and NFP/Aon Corporate Finance to strengthen reporting, solve complex accounting issues, and support informed business decisions. Interested in shaping how a growing organization approaches accounting, reporting, and financial operations? This role offers the opportunity to lead the controllership function while driving improvements in reporting, processes, controls, and scalability. Job Accountabilities / What You’ll Do Lead accounting, financial reporting, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across a complex, multi-entity organization. Own the integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, accounting policies, balance sheet substantiation, intercompany accounting, and related controls. Deliver financial statements and management reporting that clearly communicate business performance, financial results, trends, and risks. Analyze financial results and translate key drivers, trends, and issues into useful insights for leadership. Partner with NFP/Aon Corporate Accounting, Compliance, Internal Audit, and external auditors on reporting, audit, accounting, and control matters. Advise business leaders on accounting and reporting considerations related to business decisions and transactions. Develop accounting professionals and create an environment that supports accountability, collaboration, and continued growth. Support mergers and acquisitions through accounting diligence, reporting integration, and post-acquisition accounting activities. Lead initiatives that simplify processes, improve reporting capabilities, strengthen controls, and enable the accounting function to scale with the organization. Experience 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, audit, or corporate finance. Big Four public accounting experience required. Public-company or public-company reporting experience required. Experience leading financial close and reporting for a complex, multi-entity organization. Experience addressing complex accounting matters and applying U.S. GAAP to business transactions. Experience partnering directly with corporate accounting, auditors, compliance teams, and senior leadership. Experience leading accounting teams and cross-functional finance initiatives. Skills / Abilities Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial statement preparation and analysis. Ability to interpret financial results and communicate relevant insights to business and finance leaders. Ability to lead initiatives and work effectively across functions and organizational levels. Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills. Proficiency with Excel, financial systems, reporting platforms, and business intelligence tools. Project management and stakeholder management capabilities. Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA, Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent professional accounting designation required. MBA or other advanced finance designation preferred. What We Offer We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others. The base salary range for this position is $135,600 – $210,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. NFP and You... Better Together! NFP and Lenox Advisors is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.