AsstDir-Finance & Accounting
About The Position
The Assistant Controller manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office. Key areas include financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital, and cash control. The role leads and supports the accounting team, oversees audit processes, and ensures accurate, timely financial statements and reports. It also maintains compliance with policies, procedures, tax requirements, and applicable regulations; uses financial systems and technology to provide analytical support; and advises the Director of Finance and other organizational units on financial and operating matters.
Requirements
- A four-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or a related major.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office.
- Lead, influence, and encourage accounting team members; foster teamwork, open communication, collaboration, and work/life balance.
- Oversee internal, external, and regulatory audit processes and address audit issues.
- Communicate business objectives and expectations, recognize team contributions, solicit feedback, and participate in performance appraisals.
- Ensure disciplinary procedures and documentation follow standard and local operating procedures and support the Peer Review Process.
- Generate accurate and timely reports and presentations; analyze information and resolve problems.
- Ensure the profit and loss statement is accurate and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals on time.
- Reconcile balance sheets and ensure account balances have appropriate supporting documentation.
- Ensure current sales and use tax rates are applied and taxes are properly collected or accrued.
- Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures and keep property permits, licenses, and applicable vendor contracts current.
- Use centralized accounting processes and shared services.
- Apply accounting knowledge, relevant technology, information systems, and judgment to prepare financial reports and support decision-making.
- Provide timely financial information to executives, peers, subordinates, supervisors, coworkers, and other organizational units.
- Advise the Director of Finance on current and evolving operating and financial issues.
- Explain financial concepts clearly and provide direction on accounting, budgeting, and financial resource controls.
- Submit reports by deadlines, document profits and losses accurately, and monitor applicable taxes.
- Support accounting and operational controls that safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability, and manage business risks.
- Develop work goals and plans, prioritize tasks, and pursue performance, budget, and team goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
