Assistant Controller

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Controller is responsible for all aspects of the general ledger function. Compiles, including reviewing and analyzing financial information and transactions to prepare and/or approve journal entries and adjustments for month-end close. In this role, the Assistant Controller will monitor and analyze transactions from other systems, provide monthly, quarterly, year-end, and ad hoc analyses as applicable.

Additionally, the Assistant Controller analyzes monthly operating expense variance analyses, specifically compensation, rent, technology, tax, marketing, and others as assigned. They provide analysis and information to the external auditors as requested to support the audit process. The Assistant Controller oversees accounts payable and receivable, money and banking, fixed assets, real estate accounting, and other tax reporting, and will be responsible for managing senior and junior accountants as well as accounts receivable and payable specialists.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares assigned reports and analysis and miscellaneous reports as requested.
• Compiles, analyzes and reviews financial information and transactions to prepare and/or approve journal entries and adjustments for month end close.
• Provides analysis, reports and reconciliations for external audits and quarterly SEC reporting requirements.
• Provides monthly, quarterly, year-end and ad hoc analysis, as applicable.
• Works closely with parent company on accounting related reporting items and implementation of changes to accounting policy.
• Establishes and maintains internal controls.
• Manages the monthly and quarterly financial reporting close process to ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Deepens and refines the financial reporting package.
• Supports the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and management of related audit support.
• Reviews and implements control procedures to follow Sarbanes Oxley Section 404.
• Assists in developing and implementing new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department, including process improvement opportunities for closings, as well as accounts receivable and payables processes.
• Participates in the year-end close process; prep review of monthly journal entries and reconciliations including review of reconciliations and consolidation.
• Collaborates with other finance team members to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Supports the Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements, including financial systems and reporting process design and implementation.
• Supports Regional office accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and special projects.
• Designs and implements processes and internal controls to ensure that all transactions are valid and correctly accounted for, that all accounts and financial / management reports are complete, accurate, and timely, and maximizes efficiency and effectiveness where possible.
• Evaluates Finance infrastructure (e.g., General Ledger) and suggests changes to improve efficiency and internal controls.

EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience
• CPA required.
• Experience in a public company or public accounting preferred.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, Adobe, PowerPoint, Access (or similar database application).

COMPETENCIES

• Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic team-based, collaborative environment, and works well with others to resolve conflicts, especially under pressure.
• Ability to handle critical internal relationships within the firm, including with other departments and employees of all levels, up to and including the Senior Management team.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of client and employee information and safeguards client and company data; maintains high ethical standard in all practices.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and statistical analysis skills; able to clearly define a problem, synthesize data to derive fact-based insights and make actionable recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong presentation skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines, while still maintaining flexibility to meet firm needs.
• Ability to lead a team and identify, develop cross-functional skillsets, and retain team talent.
• Professional and positive demeanor, superb work ethic, high level of personal ethics and integrity.

FEATURED BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement