Our client is an organization dedicated to providing high-quality services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are seeking a mature, team-oriented, and dependable professional with proven skills and capabilities as an Assistant Controller to support financial reporting activities and accounting processes across the regions they serve in TN and NC. This new position will initially report to the Controller in a standalone role but may eventually encompass some direct and indirection supervision. It will require collaboration across many internal organizations, people, and locations in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time salaried position offering medical and other health-related coverage, paid time off, retirement savings and other benefits. Bachelor’s degree required; CPA preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Review the “Minimum Requirements” within for specific capabilities.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Supports the Controller in a variety of financial related activities, including financial reporting (including timely book close management), financial planning, accounting process/system review/design, and finance/accounting policy development and enforcement. Initial responsibilities will likely encompass a review and detailed learning of various accounting functions and processes to identify ways to further improve efficiencies and reduce errors/reporting risks. The duties connected to this position are performed at the direction of the Controller in close coordination with the Program, Quality, and Human Resources organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the evaluation and operating of financial programs and supporting information systems to include AR/AP/Payroll accounting processes, financial reporting, budgeting, tax planning, real estate, and conservation of assets.
• Identify, evaluate, and submit for implementation approval potential changes and improvements in automated financial and management reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Monitor and support day to day and ongoing processes around billing, revenue, expenditures (including AP, Payroll, Benefits, Fleet, and Real Estate) to ensure book closing timing is met and regular monthly reporting can be produced on a defined schedule. This should ultimately lead to the ability to produce granular P&L views into all Program areas for better strategic management.
• Collaborate in the preparation and review of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports.
• Help develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures, and help monitor internal control safeguards.
• Provide back-up support to the Controller for certain daily/weekly functions around electronic payment processing, positive pay files, bank deposits, and payroll review/funding, etc.
• Very limited, but occasional ad hoc, travel may be needed.

MINIIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting, business management, or related field
• CPA preferred
• Strong experience with QuickBooks highly desired
• Above average experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to independently create, use, and communicate through complex spreadsheets and documents
• Above average experience in computer usage and technology skills (including, but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Some supervisory experience preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES (must be maintained throughout employment):

• Valid regular Driver’s License
• Valid automobile insurance

This job description does not list all duties, and you may be asked by designated and/or authorized staff to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in the job description. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This is not a contract for employment, and you or the company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.