Assistant Director of Finance

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.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

- 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. •

- 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

- 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.