Job Title: Assistant Controller
Department: Accounting
Supervisor: Controller
Status: At-will, Full Time, Exempt - Professional
WC Code: 8810 - Clerical/Office
EEO Class: 1 - First/Mid-Level Officials and Mgrs
Pay Grade: Grade 5 Pay Range: 100,000 – 130,000
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with afterhours as needed
Websites: http://www.assemi-group-careers/
Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, retirement, and daycare benefits.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Controller, the Assistant Controller directly manages the GL accounting department staff and works closely with inter and intra-department team members, as well as third party accounting groups, to ensure complete and accurate accounting records are maintained, and that transactions and technical accounting matters are appropriately accounted for across the various entities representing the land investment and development segment of the broader Assemi Group collection of companies.
Responsibilities:
o Manage and perform first level review of the quarterly close process, including review of bank reconciliations, transactions (e.g. 1031 exchanges, buy/sale of land to related and unrelated parties, etc.) and individual company and consolidated financial statements and related reporting prepared for internal and external users.
o Provide leadership, training, and supervision to GL accounting department staff relative to their specific company assignments and projects, as well as to general accounting and overall professional acumen.
o Gain knowledge and expertise in our existing practices and procedures, and provide feedback, suggestions, and leadership toward process improvements to enhance efficiency and create bandwidth to be redeployed toward more value-added tasks within the department.
o Working closely with the Controller, continue to work toward full implementation and adoption of Blackline (IT solution) for quarter-end close and financial reporting/analysis capabilities.
o Working closely with the Controller, engage with, and provide insight/expertise relative to various AR, AP and payroll activities as appropriate.
o Working closely with the Controller, acts as the primary point of contact relative to external audits and reviews associated with individual companies as well as the combined financial statements.
o Leverage and engage internal tax and legal department teams to ensure appropriate consideration is applied to activities and transactions undertaken/contemplated.
o Preparation of proforma calculations and ad hoc reporting as needed.
Requirements
o Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of progressive experience; CPA strongly preferred.
o Strong grasp of GAAP, financial statements including cash flow and full-disclosure footnotes.
o Leadership experience – demonstrated success mentoring and developing small teams.
o Experience in accounting for multiple, related entities a plus.
o A successful candidate will be highly motivated, self-starter, driven, flexible and a genuine team player. Candidate must be able to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Supervisory Responsibility
o This position manages staff and senior accountants in the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within those positions.
Work Environment
o This position operates mainly within professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work is low. The elements within the office are controlled by centralized heat and air conditioning.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
o Employee has presented any work restrictions and/or needed accommodations.
Essential Y/N Physical Demand Description Percentage of Shift (Estimated)
Y Stand or sit Must be able to remain in stationary position due to the nature of working at a computer. 80%
Y Walk The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access office equipment. 10%
Y Use hands/fingers to handle or feel Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer 90%
Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the light and ceiling fans. < 5%
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Occasionally positions self to access materials and equipment in the office, including under the desks. < 5%
Y Talk/hear The person in this position frequently communicates with other employees in the office and outside contacts. 25%
Y See Frequently assess digital and paper files. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus with reasonable accommodations, of any required. 100%
Y Carry weight, lift Occasionally move office materials such as copy paper and files Frequently lifts and moves 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. < 5%
Y Retrieves and reviews Review and respond to emails and voicemails. 20%
Places Places purchase orders to suppliers to maintain needed materials and supplies for the company. < 5%
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
o This is a full time at will position, and work hours are typically Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as department needs demand.
Travel
o Travel is limited and primarily local during the business day.
Work Authorization
o Must be eligible to work in the United States
This job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities. Job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.