Assistant Controller

Leading Edge Administrators LLC•New York, NY

35d•$90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Job Summary: The Assistant Financial Controller assists the Controller and CFO in overseeing the daily accounting operations and is responsible for financial reporting of all entities, including oversight of the reporting process. This position will help guide the company’s strategic financial decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
Licensure as or work towards a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred
2+ years of progressive accounting experience; preferably in a healthcare/TPA environment
Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiently with financial statement preparation, projection and analysis
Knowledge of accounting processes
Skilled using various accounting software and experience in troubleshooting common accounting program problems, Experience in QuickBooks preferred
Solid working knowledge of standard computer applications including MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint; Advanced to expert knowledge of MS Excel including calculations, formulas and macros
Ability using a computer which includes expert keyboard and navigation skills and learning new programs
Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external customers
Work effectively as part of a team to achieve established outcomes.
Demonstrate a collaborative interaction with peers to reach a common goal as well as be a resource to team members and internal/external customers
Pay close attention to detail in all aspects of the job
Make decisions using available resources and sound judgment
Maintain confidentiality and discretion
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully
Share knowledge with associates by effectively communicating and providing follow-up
Ability to work in a team and open to other’s ideas and exhibits a willingness to try new things.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor work to ensure quality.
Prioritize and plan work activities to use time efficiently.
Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Follows instructions, responds to direction, and solicits feedback to improve.
Act in such a way to instill trust from management, other associates, as well as customers.
Work overtime as required
Constant: Talk, hear, speak, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard/mouse; occasionally move about the office
Constant: Visual ability such as close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Occasional: Lift and/or move up to 30-50 pounds
Constant: Regular, predictable attendance in the office is required
Constant: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly sitting for the full shift
Constant: The cognitive skills needed to complete tasks include abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem-solving, and comprehending.

Responsibilities

Assist in oversight of local accounting functions, analyses of financial data, maintenance of supporting documentation, and preparation of financial reporting requirements in accordance with US GAAP.
Preparation and effective communication of data which summarizes and forecasts company business activity and position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present and expected operations, including the budgeting process, supporting documentation and justification.
Active engagement with management to drive improvements in operational performance, including identification of opportunities, development of strategies and tactics, support and monitoring of cost savings or process improvement initiatives.
Ensure documentation and procedures are in accordance with standard Company policies.
Communicate current operating performance to the Controller and CFO using key metrics, pipeline (future planned) spending, cost savings initiatives, process improvements, and estimates of monthly results.
Refinement and development of key performance metrics.
Coordination and preparation for internal and external audits of company accounts, ensuring integrity of financial information.
Ensure accuracy of cost accounting methods
Assist with and participate in continuous improvement events.
Train and coach other team members to ensure consistent understanding of financial and operational performance basics.
Maintain compliance with and current knowledge of all industry-applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements including management of the adherence process(es), including preparation of any regulatory reporting requirements, and communication of any changes and/or updates to management.
Primary Contact for tax assessments and any state/local tax preparations, filings and inquiries