Assistant Controller

Jamestown Management Corporation•New York, NY

7d•$110,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller at One Times Square oversees daily accounting functions, entries from point-of-sale systems, posting of cash receipts, bank reconciliations, credit card chargebacks, deferred revenue schedules, accruals, and, departmental expense allocations. This position ensures accurate expense tracking and timely financial reporting. The Assistant Controller reports to the VP of Finance. The Assistant Controller for One Times Square will adhere to accounting policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures to ensure financial integrity and compliance. The candidate will assist with the monthly financial statement preparation, ensure proper coding of invoices, oversee expense allocations, AP & AR aging reports, support for audits, inventory counts, monthly accruals, and compilation of workpaper packages. The position will also support relationships with external auditors, related intercompany personnel, and third party partners.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within the hospitality, travel, tourism, public accounting, or real estate industries.
Proficiency in retail point of sale systems.
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
The ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
The ability to effectively listen and respond to internal and external people.
Have a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, financial management software (e.g. MRI), and data visualization tools.
Write clear, concise, and focused email messages and reports.
The ability to assess problems and seek viable solutions.
Consistently track issues and ensure follow-up and due diligence.
Demonstrate integrity and personal responsibility, take initiative, and seek new challenges.
The ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet strict deadlines.
Be flexible and work independently and proactively.
Ability to manage time effectively and be results-oriented.
The ability to work cooperatively and maintain a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Daily posting of POS transactions
Departmental Expense Analysis
Assist with workpaper packages
Vendor invoice processing
Third Party Revenue Distribution
Adhere to accounting policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures
Assist with monthly financial statement preparation
Ensure proper coding of invoices
Oversee expense allocations
Manage AP & AR aging reports
Support for audits
Perform inventory counts
Manage monthly accruals
Compile workpaper packages
Support relationships with external auditors, related intercompany personnel, and third party partners