Description: The Assistant Controller is responsible for working with the Controller at directing, coordinating,
and maintaining an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of the
organization. This individual monitors department procedures and recommends improvements,
consults with the financial leadership team, participates in establishing and implementing major
goals and objectives, and serves as a resource in all aspects of accounting. This individual ensures
that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and organizational
procedures.
Requirements: Education

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Degree in Accounting Required

Certifications

• CPA designation preferred, but not required

Experience

• 7-10 years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP) and its applications in accounting, budgeting, and finance

Accounting + Tax Skills

• Knowledge of a broad set of accounting principles and techniques, financial analysis, account reconciliations and cost accounting
• Developing financial statements, closing book accurately and efficiently, and identify opportunities to improve processes through automation, standardization, etc.
• Interpret relevant laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance
• Ensure strong internal control measures by establishing or upgrading control policies
• Adhere to compliance requirements in line with organization's non-profit status
• Respond to audit queries and adjustments with supporting documents
• Provide support to auditors and other relevant stakeholders during audit process

Modeling and Reporting Skills

• Build clear, accurate, and repeatable forecast models by identifying root causes of previous errors and monitoring accuracy and predictive validity of existing models
• Monitor and communicate budget performance against pre-set targets
• Work with the Controller to ensure alignment between operating budget and strategic plan
• Strong background in external reporting

Communication Skills

• Understand comments and concerns expressed by participants during daily activities and meetings
• Effectively communicate with executive management and other financial leaders within the organization
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to engage audiences
• Effectively frame and shape conversations, delivering difficult messages well
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytical Skills

• Break down a complex problem into simpler and manageable tasks
• Ask questions that lead to identification of root causes of the problem
• Express the impact of problems in financial terms
• Generate multiple options to solve a problem and systematically identify the most effective solution
• Proficient in analyzing qualitative data
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative and statistical skills

Team + Independent Worker Skills

• Act independently with minimal supervision
• Build relationships and work effectively across functions
• Experience in a collaborative team environment with delegating workload and responsibilities

Leadership Skills

• Demonstrate prudent judgment when making important decisions by utilizing knowledge of industry best practices and current trends
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership capabilities, including employee coaching, objective setting, and professional development

Additional Skills

• Quickly learn new applications, processes and procedures
• Develop and implement innovative and creative solutions to business problems
• Encourage and expect others to think progressively and not be limited by existing methods and procedures
• Professional image and forms strong partner relationships across functions
• Demonstrate the capacity to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities in a calm and controlled manner

Job Type: Full-time

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