Assistant Controller

Description

Senior Manager, Accounting/Assistant Controller

*This is a Full-Time fully remote opportunity.

 

 

The Senior Manager, Accounting / Assistant Controller is responsible for managing the accounting operations across APIC and its related organizations, with primary responsibility for the financial close process, general ledger integrity, account reconciliations, and the accuracy and timeliness of accounting records and financial reporting. This role provides oversight across accounting functions, reviewing accounting activities to ensure performance is in accordance with established policies, procedures, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards.

 

The Senior Manager, Accounting / Assistant Controller serves as a senior operational and technical resource within the Accounting team, providing leadership and guidance to accounting staff, resolving complex accounting matters, and supporting the continued development of accounting processes, systems, and internal controls. The position partners closely with the Controller on financial reporting, audit, compliance activities, and other accounting initiatives and serves as the primary accounting escalation point in the Controller’s absence.

 

The Senior Manager, Accounting / Assistant Controller exemplifies APIC’s core values of Ownership, Unity, and Commitment.

Requirements

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; equivalent and relevant experience may be considered.
• 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience with financial close, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls; nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing leadership, supervision, or functional oversight within an accounting environment. 
• Strong proficiency with accounting and financial systems, including Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles and practices, including general ledger accounting, financial close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and practices, including revenue recognition, grants, and related-entity accounting.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting policies and procedures, and audit and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex accounting and financial information, exercise sound judgment, and independently research and resolve accounting issues.
• Ability to lead, coach, and provide technical guidance to accounting staff while effectively managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial audiences.
•  Effective cross-functional collaboration skills, with a high degree of professionalism, integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Summary

Accounting Operations & Financial Close

• Manage the month-end and year-end financial close process across APIC and its related organizations, ensuring accounting activities, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
•  Prepare and review complex balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, allocations, intercompany activity, and other complex accounting transactions; research and resolve significant discrepancies and unusual accounting matters.
•  Maintain oversight of general ledger activity and account integrity across entities, ensuring transactions are properly recorded, classified, supported, and reconciled.
• Perform and review accounting activities across functions and entities, providing guidance and resolving complex accounting issues and exceptions.
• Identify and escalate significant accounting, reporting, control, or compliance matters to the Controller and support resolution as appropriate.

 

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review internal financial reports, supporting schedules, and financial analyses to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with underlying accounting records.
• Analyze financial results, trends, and significant or unusual variances; investigate underlying activity and communicate findings and recommendations to the Controller.  Review budget-to-actual results and support accounting staff and budget owners in resolving accounting, coding, allocation, and reporting issues.
•  Support the Controller in the preparation and review of organization-wide financial reporting and other financial information provided to management and organizational leadership.
•  Develop and maintain reporting processes and schedules that support timely and consistent financial reporting across APIC and its related organizations.

 

Internal Controls, Audit, & Compliance

• Evaluate accounting processes and internal controls, identify gaps or areas for improvement, and recommend enhancements to strengthen financial accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
•  Implement and monitor accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls within the accounting function, escalating significant control matters to the Controller.
• Coordinate accounting activities related to the annual financial statement audit, including preparation and review of audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Prepare and review information supporting tax filings, regulatory reporting, grant compliance, and other organizational compliance requirements.
• Lead accounting process improvements and support system enhancements, implementations, and automation initiatives that strengthen accounting operations and internal controls.

 

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

• Provide leadership, technical guidance, and support to accounting team members, promoting consistent application of accounting policies, procedures, and practices.
•  Review work and provide coaching and feedback to accounting staff to support accuracy, consistency, professional development, and adherence to established accounting practices.
•  Partner with departments across the organization to resolve financial reporting, process, and cross-functional accounting matters that support effective financial operations.
•  Support the Controller in establishing departmental priorities, implementing accounting initiatives, and ensuring timely completion of accounting team responsibilities.
• Ensure continuity of accounting operations in the Controller’s absence, addressing routine operational matters and elevating significant issues as appropriate. 

 

 

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Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; 7-10 years progressive accounting experience; 3+ years leadership; strong GAAP and nonprofit accounting knowledge; proficiency in Sage Intacct or similar ERP and advanced Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• managing financial close
• preparing financial reports
• leading accounting team

Skills & Tools

Sage Intacct, Microsoft Excel

Job Details

• Category: Finance and Accounting
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Salary: USD 120,000 – 130,000 / year
• Languages: English

About Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

A professional association dedicated to infection control and epidemiology. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs