Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller provides support to the VP Finance including preparation and analysis of financial statements and coordination of month end close and annual external audit.

Our client has strong values, embrace diversity and offer great benefits to allow our employees to maintain work/life balance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·        Prepare journal entries, collect, analyze and summarize account information for monthly and year-end closing.

·        Prepare monthly account analyses for balance sheet and expense accounts

·        Identify opportunities to streamline processes to increase timeliness, efficiency, and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.

·        Conduct balance sheet review and account reconciliation in conjunction with month end close

·        Ensures adherence to established internal control procedures.

·        Prepare monthly financial statements, analyze information to ensure validity and accuracy of data, reconcile analyze and prepare supporting financial schedules.

·        Complete various miscellaneous projects and initiatives across the accounting organization

·        Assist in gathering support and answering questions in regards to the Financial Statement and Single Audits

·        Prepare schedules for completion of 990 reports.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Perform other duties as assigned by the VP of Finance  

·        Demonstrate mission-driven values of integrity, excellence and inclusion and integrate into work environment and ways of work.

·        Adhere to organizational policies and procedures as described in Employee Handbook and elsewhere.

LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION

·        Up to five direct reports (Staff Accounting + Accounting clerks)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·        The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

·        MAcc and/or CPA is preferred

·        Minimum of three to five years’ experience in corporate or public accounting (audit) environment

·        Experience in not for profit accounting is preferred, but not required.

ABILITIES

·        Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

·        Team player with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships.

·        Ability to exchange, clearly and concisely: ideas, facts, and/or technical information and guidance

·        Knowledge of computerized accounting software, Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications are essential.

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills

·        Attention to details and highly organized

·        Self-starter with significant initiative

·        Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines

LOCATION: This position is onsite, office-based in Jacksonville, FL.