Assistant Controller
About The Position
The Assistant Controller reports to the CFO and works directly with the Controller to monitor and properly record UGC’s assets and ensure compliance with internal controls and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The role manages members of the finance accounting team, including Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, and Accounts Payable personnel, and supports the broader Finance Accounting Team. It requires thorough knowledge of GAAP technical principles and reporting requirements, as well as internal control standards and the ability to assess controls and make recommendations to the Controller and CFO. The Assistant Controller contributes to corporate projects by planning, assigning, and leading project teams through completion. The position calls for a positive, professional, and collaborative approach that supports a respectful and diverse corporate culture and UGC’s values of Inclusivity, Integrity, Reliability, and Safety, while providing strong customer care and service.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; equivalent work experience and education will be considered.
- At least eight years of progressively responsible experience managing accounting functions.
- Thorough understanding of GAAP technical principles and reporting requirements.
- Thorough understanding of internal control standards, with the ability to assess controls and make recommendations.
- Proven and effective interpersonal skills and ability to support a team-oriented approach within the department and company.
- Ability to work with Microsoft Suite products and various ERP systems.
- Ability to make decisions and work independently; detail-oriented.
- Ability to communicate spoken information and detailed instructions in English accurately and effectively.
- Ability to communicate courteously and professionally with coworkers, management, clients, and others.
- Ability to encourage teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Ability to lead project teams.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the finance accounting team’s functions, including coaching and training staff on GAAP accounting principles.
- Lead development of the finance accounting team and complete annual performance reviews.
- Participate in monthly CTO Admin calls and help provide direction and oversight on accounting functions.
- Manage the team’s day-to-day activities and ensure payments and communications are accurate and timely.
- Lead cross-training and backup support systems for finance accounting job functions.
- Manage monthly and quarterly financial close processes.
- Review monthly accounting reconciliations and provide feedback and training to the accounting team.
- Prepare and present accurate financial accounting journal entries to the Controller and CFO, including payroll entries.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and ensure the integrity of their presentation.
- Develop and provide ad hoc reports and analysis to the Controller and CFO.
- Learn and master UGC’s transaction cycles and work with the Controller to recommend changes to identified control deficiencies.
- Ensure warehouse licensing and compliance are timely and accurate.
- Learn and master UGC’s market-to-market commodity accounting, metrics, and transaction processes; master commodity accounting and position swing, working with the Controller and CFO as needed.
- Work with UGC’s external CPA firm during the annual audit, answer questions, and substantiate audit evidence supporting workpaper balances; coordinate with the Controller as needed.
- Use technology to improve organizational process efficiency and recommend improvements to the Controller and CFO.
- Plan projects, assign work, and lead projects to completion.
- Interact and collaborate with all levels of the UGC organization, asking questions and clarifying requirements as needed.
- Assist the Controller with annual budgeting and forecasting.
- Serve as backup for cash management, futures, and daily options activity.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
