Assistant Controller

Job Title

Under the general direction and supervision of the Controller, performs a variety of highly responsible accounting, financial planning, analysis & reporting work with assignments and procedures indicated in specific tests and deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Capital Expenditures and Treasury Operations

• Assists Controller with month-end closing and preparation of internal monthly financial statements and Staff's Discussion and Analysis.
• Reconciles and prepares analysis of all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Posts and maintains monthly log of all general journal entries.
• Reconciles bank accounts, posts electronic debits/credits, bank transfers and treasury operations.
• Monitors and facilitates Draw requests and funding of Capital Projects.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

• Assist Controller in developing detailed financial, statistical, budgetary, and analytical studies and reports.
• Maintain complex Excel models focused on monthly results, short and long term planning, and project analysis.
• Assist Controller in responding to inquiries from department managers, employees, governmental agencies, contractors, and the public regarding financial matters.
• Collect and compile statistical data and other information for special management reports.
• Prepare data for annual independent audits.
• Assist in preparation of annual budget and serves as budget analyst and liaison for various departments.
• Assist with cost accounting and capital projects and processing of Grant draws.

Other

• Investigates, interprets, analyzes, and prepares confidential and routine correspondence and reports on specific projects.
• Serves as back up for other positions and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Employee is responsible for performing work accurately and independently. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Three to five years progressively responsible financial planning and analysis experience.

General Requirements

Knowledge of existing rules and regulations related to government accounting and auditing processes and requirements; automated financial systems, techniques, and practices related to government applications.

Language/Communication Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common employment regulations, business journals, and legal documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and tactfully present information to, and communicate with Board members, employees, public groups, regulatory agencies and others.
• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including accurate grammar and business correspondence knowledge.

Mathematical/Financial Modeling

Ability to work with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and acceptable practices of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), balance sheets, profit/loss statements, and mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Must have advanced Excel modeling experience including multi-scenario modeling, pivot tables, V-Lookups, statistical and financial functions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Must possess the ability to make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Able to multitask and determine and direct priorities of tasks.