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Hub International Senior Vice President, Global Controller in Chicago, Illinois
ABOUT US
At HUB International , we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.
HUB is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned and strategically minded Senior Vice President, Global Controller to lead and oversee all aspects of our accounting operations across multiple locations. This senior leader will be responsible for building and developing high-performing, multi-level accounting teams while driving process excellence, compliance, and financial integrity across our organization. The ideal candidate brings deep roots in public accounting, a strong track record in corporate environments, and meaningful experience in the insurance, financial services, or brokerage industries.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor, and develop large, multi-tiered accounting teams across multiple sites (Chilliwack BC, Riverside CA and Brentville, TN), fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
Establish clear organizational structures, workflows, and performance expectations across all accounting functions
Partner with HR to attract, retain, and develop top accounting talent at all levels
Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting
Own the integrity and completeness of the general ledger across all Hub entities and geographies, providing the reliable foundation from which financial reporting is produced
Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across all shared services and divisional accounting teams
Maintain and continuously improve close quality, including account substantiation, balance sheet review, and flux analysis across all entities
Partner with the technical accounting team on the application of complex accounting standards to Controllership operations, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), business combinations (ASC 805), and lease accounting (ASC 842)
Internal Controls & SOX / ICFR
Serve as the primary Controllership partner to the SOX team in the design, documentation, testing, and remediation of business process controls across the enterprise
Partner with the SOX team to drive ongoing control builds as the company scales through acquisition activity and prepares for the PCAOB audit environment
Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors (PwC) on control assessments, deficiency evaluation, and management response protocols
Establish and enforce the control environment across shared services platforms and newly integrated acquired entities
External Audit Relationship
Partner with Internal Audit and the CAO as a key Controllership contact for PwC across audit workstreams, supporting planning, fieldwork, and completion activities
Coordinate Controllership audit deliverables, respond to auditor inquiries on accounting operations and controls, and support escalation of complex or scope-related issues
Oversee audit readiness activities including PBC preparation, evidence management, and cross-functional coordination
M&A Accounting Integration
Lead the accounting integration of approximately 75 acquisitions per year, including purchase price allocations, opening balance sheet reviews, and post-close adjustments
Build and mature the Controllership’s centralized M&A accounting integration capability to support Hub’s acquisition volume
Ensure acquired entities are onboarded to Hub's accounting systems, policies, and control environment on a defined timeline
Financial Systems Oversight
Oversee governance of all Finance & Accounting systems, including Oracle Fusion, Hyperion, BlackLine, Workiva, Iconixx, and Epic, ensuring finance-related components operate with integrity and appropriate controls
Maintain system access controls, data integrity standards, and Controllership representation in all system implementations, upgrades, and configuration changes that affect Finance & Accounting
Partner with IT and functional system owners to ensure Finance requirements are embedded in system design, and that changes to core platforms are assessed for accounting and control impact before deployment
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA required
15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including:
Early career experience in public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm preferred)
Prior experience in a publicly traded company with SEC reporting responsibilities
Significant tenure in a corporate accounting environment
Proven experience leading large, complex accounting organizations
5+ years in a senior leadership role managing large, multi-level accounting teams
Deep expertise in accounting operations across multiple entities or locations
Industry experience in one or more of the following: Insurance, Financial Services, or Brokerage
M&A accounting experience — purchase price allocations, integration
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls
Proven ability to lead teams across geographically dispersed locations
Preferred Qualifications:
International accounting experience, including multi-currency environments and statutory reporting
Experience managing or transitioning work to offshore accounting centers
Familiarity with insurance statutory accounting principles (SAP)
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle) and financial reporting tools
MBA or advanced degree a plus
Leadership Profile:
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and results-driven leader who can operate effectively at both a strategic and operational level. They bring strong communication skills to engage with executives, auditors, regulators, and cross-functional teams. They are a builder, someone who enjoys developing people, modernizing processes, and scaling accounting infrastructure to support business growth.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International , you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.
Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $250,000-$300,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages: health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.
Department Accounting & Finance
Required Experience: More than 15 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)
HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
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