Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting
Office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial
reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability
reconciliation, working capital and cash control.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education
and Experience

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance
and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting
in Management of Accounting Team

• Utilizes interpersonal
and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates
sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads
by example.

• Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit
processes.

• Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs
with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate
expectations, and recognize performance.

• Celebrates successes
by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.

• Establishes
and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.

•
Provides excellent leadership (e.g., differentiates top performers, fosters
teamwork and encourages work/life balance).

• Ensures employees establish
and maintain open, collaborative relationships within their team.

•
Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback
as needed.

• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation
are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs
and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.

• Ensures property
policies are administered fairly and consistently.

• Utilizes an "open
door" policy.

• Solicits employee feedback.

Managing Projects and Policies

• Generates
and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations,
etc.

• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best
solution and solve problems.

• Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates,
tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.

• Ensures that
the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs
are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate
individuals in a timely manner.

• Reconciles balance sheet.

•
Ensures tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts
are collected and/or accrued.

• Ensures compliance with standard
and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).

• Ensures account
balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.

• Reviews audit issues and makes corrections as necessary.

• Ensures
property permits, licenses and if applicable vendor contracts are current.

• Leverages centralized accounting processes and shared services.

Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge

•
Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems,
and processes.

• Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge
to your job.

• Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware
and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data,
or process information.

• Uses relevant information and individual
judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations,
or standards.

• Leverages technology and effectively uses information
systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers
with analytical support to drive decision-making.

Proving
Financial Information and Guidance to Others

• Informs and/or
updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant financial
information in a timely manner.

• Attends critique meetings to review
information with management team.

• Advises the Director of Finance
on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.

• Communicates
financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand
and drives desired behaviors.

• Provide direction and assistance to other
organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures,
and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.

• Provides
information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Maintaining
Finance and Accounting Goals

• Submits reports in a timely
manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.

• Ensures profits and losses
are documented accurately.

• Achieves and exceeds goals including
performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

• Develops specific
goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

•
Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or
accrued.

• Supports a strong accounting & operational control
environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability and manage
business risks.