Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.
Arrowhead Specialty is seeking a Controller to join our growing team in Tampa, Florida or Indianapolis, Indiana!
Reporting to the Divisional Controller - Arrowhead Intermediaries of Brown & Brown Insurance, the Controller - Arrowhead Specialty will have ownership of all aspects of the month-end close, internal controls, and accounting projects and support for profit centers within the Specialty division.
How You Will Contribute:
Establish a transition of Specialty accounting functions to a standalone that adheres to B&B standards, controls and reporting deadlines.
Provide strategic and operational leadership for all day‑to‑day accounting functions across the Specialty division, including hiring, training, developing, and retaining high‑performing accounting teammates.
Lead and direct accounting operations for assigned legacy or newly acquired offices, ensuring consistent application of corporate accounting policies and standardized processes across assigned profit centers.
Establish annual goals and performance metrics for key functional team leaders (A/R, ICP, and other transactional areas).
Oversee and ensure a timely, accurate, and well‑controlled month‑end and quarter‑end close process in alignment with corporate and regulatory deadlines
Manage the consolidation of financial data across assigned offices to support accurate internal and external reporting.
Perform and/or review monthly CSA packages, ensuring compliance with the Brown & Brown internal control framework.
Review and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts for accuracy, unusual trends, or variances; drive corrective actions and continuous improvements.
Develop, implement, and monitor internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate audit standards, and public‑company control expectations.
Ensure effective management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash controls, and other transactional processes across the Specialty division.
Support and assist client retention and accounting teams in minimizing bad debt exposure; assign and manage appropriate liaisons as needed.
Coordinate and support internal and external audit requests; ensure timely completion and remediation of any identified issues.
Evaluate existing accounting processes and internal controls; recommend and implement improvements to strengthen control environments and operational efficiency.
Work closely with finance and operational leadership teams to deliver financial reporting and analytics that support organic growth and operational performance.
Support financial integration activities related to new acquisitions, including onboarding, process alignment, and system transitions.
Lead or participate in special projects designed to improve operational effectiveness, financial transparency, or internal control strength.
Prioritize multiple workstreams and projects to meet evolving business needs and deadlines.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business leaders.
Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
Other duties as assigned
Licenses and Certifications:
CPA
Skills & Experience to Be Successful:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in an accounting or financial leadership role
Proven leadership skills in managing and developing a team.
Experience in delivering projects and initiatives that deliver measurable financial results with a focus on driving organic growth.
Proven ability to effectively interact with leadership in a dynamic environment.
Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft suite; focus on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Master’s / MBA degree (preferred)
Insurance industry experience (preferred)
Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being
We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:
- Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
- Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.
The Power To Be Yourself
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- CPA
- 8+ years experience in an accounting or financial leadership role
- Proven leadership skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Master's / MBA degree (preferred)
- Insurance industry experience (preferred)
Brown & Brown Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Brown & Brown Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by Brown & Brown Insurance.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are broad, spanning medical/Rx, dental, vision, life, disability, and added programs alongside Lyra access with up to eight no‑cost coaching or therapy sessions for teammates and covered dependents. Breadth extends to fertility/adoption solutions, second‑opinion services, diabetes care, and Medicare advocacy.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program includes an employer match up to 4% (100% of the first 3% plus 50% of the next 2%) with immediate vesting. Savings support is positioned as a core element of the total‑rewards package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is available, and the company emphasizes an ownership mindset with a large share of teammates as shareholders. This creates accessible equity participation alongside retirement savings.
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What We Do
Brown & Brown Insurance provides risk management solutions to help protect what our customers value most. Our four business segments offer insurance products and services to businesses and individuals. Our culture is built on integrity, innovation, superior capabilities, and discipline. We view insurance differently and use our experience, carrier relationships, and principled customer focus to deliver first-class service and solutions. Becoming a Brown & Brown teammate introduces you to a career with virtually unlimited possibilities. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Our unique company culture of meritocracy rewards self-starters and those committed to doing what is best for our customers. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work ®. Brown & Brown has demonstrated a Culture of Caring through dedication to the people and communities we serve. With more than 11,000 teammates in over 300 locations across the US, Canada, Ireland, the UK, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands, we actively support numerous organizations in the local communities in which we live, work, and play. With a long-standing history of proven success, Brown & Brown is one of the insurance industry’s most powerful and influential leaders, ranked as the fifth-largest brokerage in the US and sixth in the world. You can find us on the NYSE as BRO.
