Remote Lead SME - Corporate Subsidiaries
Location: Boston, MA or Springfield, MA (Remote with travel onsite client will pay the travel expenses )
Duration: 12+ month contract
About the Role
We are seeking a Lead SME Corporate Subsidiaries consultant with strong insurance industry experience to join a leading professional services firm. This role will support the Corporate Subsidiaries Controllership team, focusing on financial close, reporting, and analysis activities. The position backfills a team member who has been reassigned to a major SAP transformation project.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on accounting and reporting expertise in insurance (life insurance experience preferred), along with solid knowledge of SAP (R/3, ECC, or S/4HANA).
Key Responsibilities
Support corporate subsidiary controllership activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial close and reporting.
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and sub-consolidations for insurance entities.
Perform intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Assist with compliance requirements for internal and external reporting.
Provide accounting support for investments and other insurance-related controllership functions.
Partner with project teams to ensure alignment with ongoing SAP system transition (R/3 S/4HANA).
Contribute to process improvement, documentation, and best practices within the controllership function.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in accounting, controllership, or finance roles.
Insurance industry experience required; life insurance experience preferred.
Strong background in SAP financial modules (SAP FICO or other finance/accounting modules).
Exposure to SAP R/3, ECC, and/or S/4HANA (transition experience is highly desirable).
Solid understanding of financial reporting, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidation processes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work across finance, technology, and project teams.
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