Assistant Controller

Access Now • New York, NY

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Controller implements finance, accounting and reporting activities, and assists in the day-to-day finance operations of Access now’s global budget of approximately $15 million. They function as a senior financial analyst supporting the key objectives of Access Now by ensuring that the Organization has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation, and leads for exceptional audit results. The Assistant Controller works closely with the global Finance Team, program leaders and team members, to educate on finance and accounting procedures, and to explore how the Finance Team can support program operations. The Assistant Controller reports through the Financial Controller.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of GAAP (ASC 958) accounting standards and principles related to contributions and grants
• At least five years experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong working knowledge of financial strategies
• Strong financial reporting experience, along with the ability to present financial information to a non-financial audience
• Proficiency in Google Apps, Microsoft Office and SAP, Oracle, or related financial systems, with advanced Excel (Pivot, Sumifs and Vlookup function) and Google Sheets expertise
• Netsuite experience in financial reports, budgets and analysis
• Multi-Currency experience other than USD
• Demonstrated budgeting, internal controls, and audit experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, detail-oriented, and to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English required
• Appropriate education and work preparation for the role, with bachelor and/or master degree equivalent in finance, accounting, or a related field, preferred

Nice To Haves

• fluency in another language relevant to Access Now; e.g. Arabic, French, or Spanish is helpful

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly, quarterly, yearly combined Financial Statement and Analysis
• Assisting with budgeting and monthly close processes
• Update and project cash flows, and review revenue recognition according to GAAP accounting standards
• Review internal controls and processes
• Ensure compliance with financial guidelines, organizational policies, and relevant legal regulations
• Prepare audit schedules and provide support for audit activities
• Review net assets and restricted cash analysis
• Recommend policy and process improvements
• Partner with regional accountants across global regions to review local financial statements
• Prepare and produce budget documents, and actual-to-budget analyses for division directors
• Support preparation of financial statements and analysis for board meetings
• Lead in research of financial strategies, and implementation of systems
• Assist in global implementation of the annual RightsCon summit series, if needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Access to supplemental health care insurance policies
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Extensive workplace flexibility
• Organizational resilience and support for all team members, including paid family leave
• Connection to a diverse, global team of passionate, principled professionals
• Opportunities to recharge (including one month of paid refresher leave after 4 years)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees