Assistant Controller

SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller is responsible for financial bookkeeping for the organization. Assists with management of accounting, auditing, and budgeting within the organization. Assists with preparations for audits.

Works to reconcile accounting inaccuracies or imbalances. Ensures compliance with and prepares reports according to applicable government regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Create financial statements for Board of Directors as well as upper management
• Prepare error-free monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports
• Assist Managers with budgeting
• Ensure all accounting practices are in compliance with legal guidelines and established accounting principles
• Work with the company financial team to create internal controls and policies
• Identifying solutions to discrepancies in financial records
• Bank reconciliations, other GL reconciliations, inventories, and other month end tasks
• Maintain an orderly accounting and filing system
• Prepare, reconcile and files monthly sales tax, utilities, and other returns
• Assists CFO on all matters related to computer applications, annual and special audits, and insurance records
• Manage, prepare leased property records, and journal entries
• Review Historic Colony House invoices for payment and prepare checks

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other work-related duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL OF:

• Expert knowledge of accounting and financial principles, regulations, and best practices
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Word, Outlook, and basic computer operations
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment

ABILITY TO:

• Work a minimum of 40 hours per week with overtime during closing process
• Be available during the month end and year end closes and yearly audits
• Retrieve and analyze financial data as well as the ability to produce and present comprehensive reports
• Manage and shift priorities to meet day-to-day operational needs and mandated deadlines
• Provide excellent customer service and develop internal and external relationships
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Meet time schedules, deadlines, and plan and organize work
• Work confidently with discretion and independently with little direction
• Work cooperatively with others using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field
• Work with confidential data with discretion

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience or equivalent combination of education experience with increasing complexity
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory/management experience
• Private club experience a plus
• Jonas software experience a plus

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

• Valid driver license
• CPA certification preferred