Assistant Controller

AIM Services Inc•Saratoga Springs, NY

24d

About The Position

As a senior member of the finance team, your most important role will be to set an example for other team members with your person-centered approach to finance. Realizing that every task we undertake ultimately leads back to supporting people and ensuring their needs are met. Supporting and protecting their financial interests and advocating for their right to choose is essential. Empowering everyone to participate in their financial process. Your primary role will be to monitor all revenue and expense activities for the agency, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards. Also, to assist the Controller in maintaining internal control processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred; OR five years’ experience in non-profit accounting considered
Documented experience with computerized accounting software (Saga Intacct) and proficient MS Office
Experience with month close processes and closing journal entries
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly organized and detail oriented
Strong communication and team building skills
Ability to present numerical data effectively, and to read and interpret written information
Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality
Adherence to Agency policies including Attendance Policy
Valid NYS Driver’s License, acceptable to Agency insurance standards preferred
Maintain valid insurance and provide insurance card if you use your own vehicle
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
Remains calm in stressful or demanding situations
Sitting and/or computer use and writing for extended periods of time
Ability to perform multiple tasks
Bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling as needed in the workplace

Responsibilities

Assisting with closing process including posting journal entries, preparing financial statements and monthly Board reports
Monitors all revenue and expense for accuracy and analyzes variances
Reconcile various GL accounts including cash, construction in process, leases, prepaid expenses, investments and long-term debt
Review and approval of various payable transactions ensuring proper GL coding
Assists in the training of new finance staff
Assists in monitoring and enforcing internal controls
Assists with internal audits
Mitigates Agency risk by helping to monitor and enforce policies and procedures
Assists as a point of contact during annual audits
Assists in the preparation of the annual Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR)
Maintains professional and technical knowledge through workshops and professional publications
Oversee daily financial operations in the absence of the Controller