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.   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 uni