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Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller will lead a team of approximately four staff. The Assistant Controller will provide financial oversight to managers and staff on day-to-day operations to support the business strategies. The Assistant Controller will have strong experience in working collaboratively and effectively with widely diverse constituent groups. They must have strong organizational skills : ability to work under minimal supervision and make independent decisions. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and maintain positive working relationships.

Position Accountabilities

• Responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting functions, such as month-end close, preparation of financial statements, general ledger reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Manage and mentor the teams responsible for grants, subledgers, financial reporting and general ledger and maintain a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk and identify errors across the department and organization.
• Provides day to day leadership to the General Ledger systems and General Accounting teams including open lines of communication, setting goals, coaching, training, and supporting career development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP and company standards, proactively researching accounting issues and making recommendations of appropriate accounting treatment. Implement new standards as needed, Ensure financial statements accurately reflect the Company's financial position in accordance with Company procedures and GAAP. Perform analytics over financial results to ensure accuracy with a key focus on control and compliance while addressing any new technical accounting requirements.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems, software, and processes to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. Manage and comply with grant, local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Analyze and evaluate business processes and recommend actions to streamline processes and improve operational efficiencies.
• Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements and lead the Society's external audit.
• Ensures high levels of performance, achievement of goals, and quality of results through management and team members. Leads by example and create an environment that fosters process efficiency and effectiveness though encouraging ideas for process change.
• Build and maintain relationships by collaborating across units and departments to foster trust, commitment, accountability, and results.
• Assist with the oversight and management of the tax function and its deliverables.
• Actively support and contribute to ACS's supportive and engaging team culture.
• Approximately 10% business travel may be required.
• Drive special projects and ad-hoc analyses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Competencies

Candidate Requirements

This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $175,000-$200,000 per year.

ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position : paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.