Assistant Controller

JD Assistant Controller: (10 to 12 years) EXPERIENCE (MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED) 8-12+ years of accounting experience – Required At least 4 years' experience of leading and managing teams – Required Experience as a member of the Finance/Accounting team at a large global company – Preferred Mix of Professional Services (i.e. Big Four) and industry experience – Preferred LEADERSHIP SKILLS (MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED) Demonstrated success in influencing and engaging stakeholders, building collaborative relationships while managing conflicting priorities - Required Strong communication skills; clearly conveys information through a variety of media (written, verbal, email, etc.) - Required Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the Firm - Required Job Summary (3-4 sentences summarizing the primary purpose of the position) The Assistant Controller will ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting by leading an efficient and effective monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. The Assistant Controller will ensure that the Firm's financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and will support technical accounting research and the development and implementation of accounting policy. The Assistant Controller will support external financial reporting, cash management and cash flow forecasting, and will drive the development and implementation of internal control policies and procedures. This role reports to the Controller and will have supervision of approximately 10 people globally. Essential Duties (Required duties employees must accomplish and performance is measured) Financial Reporting 25% of Time (Average) Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, producing complete and accurate financial statements for both internal and external stakeholders Review of accounting transactions, including the timely review and posting of journal entries and the timely completion and review of insightful balance sheet reconciliations Ensure adherence to internal controls, as well as identify gaps/weaknesses in internal control structure and develop and implement controls as needed Assist with the development and maintenance of financial, accounting, and internal control policies and procedures Cash Management 20% of Time (Average) Lead day-to-day operational treasury management, including the review of cash balances, ensuring that all cash accounts are fully reconciled in a timely manner, and ensuring appropriate segregation of duties Participate in cashflow forecasting, including the monitoring of daily cash inflows and outflows, and staying informed of significant cashflow requirements Technical Accounting and Audit Management 20% of Time (Average) Ability to research technical accounting guidance and implement new accounting policies. Stay informed of future changes to technical accounting guidance that could have an impact on the Firm Participate in, and, in some cases, lead, both internal and external audit processes, ensuring the timely filing of audited financial statements in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory deadlines Systems and Technology 20% of Time (Average) Provide oversight of the ERP and general ledger (Workday), including the management of users, roles and responsibilities, and maintenance Support system implementations and implement processes and procedures to more effectively and efficiently use technology Team Leadership 15% of Time (Average) Provide effective leadership to employees and teams by providing timely feedback, recognition, and coaching Create career growth opportunities and employee development plans Assist in the planning of appropriate staffing levels and ensure an optimal distribution of responsibilities throughout the team Job Type: Contract Pay: $52.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: 8 hour shift Experience: Accounting: 9 years (Required) leading and managing teams: 4 years (Required) Financial Reporting: 6 years (Required) Cash management: 6 years (Required) Work Location: Remote