Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

The Controller will lead accounting operations, financial close, and compliance for PES. This role is hands‑on and execution‑oriented, responsible for strengthening core accounting processes while ensuring accuracy, control, and scalability. The Controller will partner closely with FP&A, Sales Operations, and Corporate Accounting to ensure clean financials, effective billing, and strong internal controls.

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Review and oversee customer contracts to ensure proper revenue setup in billing and accounting systems
• Ensure contracts are correctly entered into billing systems, including pricing, terms, and billing schedules
• Oversee billing, invoicing, and collections, including AR aging and cash application
• Ensure revenue recognition complies with ASC 606 and company policies
• Maintain and enhance SOX controls, documentation, and audit readiness
• Partner with Corporate Accounting on consolidations, reporting, and compliance requirements
• Establish and improve accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation
• Manage and develop accounting staff; provide coaching and oversight of daily activities
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and responses
• Collaborate with FP&A to ensure alignment between operational activity and financial reporting

• 8+ years of accounting experience, including month‑end close ownership
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition principles
• Experience with contract review, billing setup, and AR processes
• Experience operating in a SOX‑compliant environment
• Prior people management or team leadership experience
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to execute in a hands‑on role
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills
• CPA licensed
• Experience in SaaS, data, analytics, or services‑based businesses
• Experience working in a public company or matrixed corporate environment
• Experience implementing or improving billing and accounting systems

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you’ll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that’s as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work® Certification, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best‑Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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