Assistant Controller

Community Medical Services•Scottsdale, AZ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring an Assistant Controller to become an important part of our high growth team. The Assistant Controller will be expected to perform a variety of general accounting functions and drive the monthly close while creating. This position reports to the Controller, VP of Finance and Accounting and is responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), reviewing and analyzing financial information, and preparing financial reports. An ideal candidate is responsive, thoughtful, self-directed, positive, and seeking a challenging role. As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.

Requirements

College Education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum 7 years of Accounting/Finance experience.
Private Equity backed company experienced highly preferred.
Advanced computer skills including Microsoft 365.
Experience with Intacct or other similar multi-entity integrated accounting software preferred.
Knowledge of the full accounting cycle.
Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas.
Well organized, proactive, must be able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment.
Ability to adhere to highest standards of confidentiality and discretion in all proprietary business, financial, and employee matters
Excellent understanding of English, both written and verbal required; ability to communicate in a professional, knowledgeable, and courteous manner with employees, clients, vendors, business contacts
Ability to adhere to a high level of attention to detail
Ability to maintain open, direct, positive, and objective lines of communication with management
Ability to be self-directed in a team-oriented environment
Position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, and occasional walking and standing.
Position requires light to moderate work with 20 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
Position requires frequent use of a computer, reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.

Nice To Haves

Private Equity backed company experienced highly preferred.
Experience with Intacct or other similar multi-entity integrated accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises Senior Accountants and provides indirect oversight of their staff.
Monitor and review financial transactions and activities of the company.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations and financial reports and statements to ensure compliance with various statutory requirements, GAAP, and established policies and procedures.
Maintain accounting controls and audit documents.
Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documents.
Assist in the preparation of various special reports as directed.
Assist with external audit requests and provide information as requested.
Participate in special projects, team training, and development of team members.
Provide technical accounting support to various departments.
Assist with the development, review, and updating of accounting policies, procedures, checklists, and related documentation concerning assigned functions and responsibilities.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or require