Assistant Controller

Description

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.

Duties and 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.
• Contact for tax assessments and any state/local tax preparations, filings and inquiries

Requirements

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 customer
• 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. 

Physical and Cognitive Demands: The demands described here are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constant: Talk, hear, speak, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard/mouse
• 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 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. 

 Work Environment: The work environment described is representative of what must be met by an employee successfully to perform the essential functions of this job. 

• The physical environment is indoors in a controlled climate, office setting. The noise level may be low to moderate.

The duties described are representative, but not restrictive of tasks that may be assigned or of the abilities required to do the job. The description is subject to change at any time. Other related duties may be assigned. This description does not alter the at-will status of employment.

Pay may vary based on location. Offers will be adjusted based on an individual's experience, education, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.  Pay range is $90-125,000