Assistant Director of Finance

About the Role

The Assistant Controller manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial analysis and financial reporting
• Budgeting/forecasting
• Audit and control
• Asset and liability reconciliation
• Working capital and cash control
• Overseeing internal, external, and regulatory audit processes
• Ensuring regular communication with employees about business objectives, expectations, and performance recognition
• Celebrating successes by publicly recognizing team member contributions
• Establishing and maintaining open, collaborative relationships with employees
• Providing excellent leadership, differentiating top performers, fostering teamwork, and encouraging work/life balance
• Ensuring employees establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships within their team
• Participating in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback
• Ensuring disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process
• Ensuring property policies are administered fairly and consistently
• Utilizing an "open door" policy and soliciting employee feedback
• Generating and providing accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data
• Ensuring the Profit & Loss (P&L) is accurate and statements are delivered in a timely manner
• Reconciling the balance sheet
• Ensuring tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued
• Ensuring compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs)
• Ensuring account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs
• Reviewing audit issues and making corrections as necessary
• Ensuring property permits, licenses, and vendor contracts are current
• Leveraging centralized accounting processes and shared services
• Informing and/or updating executives, peers, and subordinates on relevant financial information in a timely manner
• Attending critique meetings to review information with the management team
• Advising the Director of Finance on existing and evolving operating/financial issues
• Communicating financial concepts clearly and persuasively to drive desired behaviors
• Providing direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources
• Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email, or in person
• Submitting reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines
• Ensuring profits and losses are documented accurately
• Achieving and exceeding goals including performance goals, budget goals, and team goals
• Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
• Monitoring all applicable taxes, ensuring they are current, collected, and/or accrued
• Supporting a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability, and manage business risks

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) for programming, writing software, setting up functions, entering data, or processing information
• Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
• Ability to leverage technology and effectively use information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with analytical support to drive decision-making
• Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Local Operating Procedures (LSOPs)

Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major
• Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes
• Keeps up-to-date technically and applies new knowledge to the job