Assistant Controller

SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Five plus years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit, association, higher education, foundation, or other mission-driven organization.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting and nonprofit financial reporting
• Audit experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in complex, automated accounting systems, such as NetSuite, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics prior experience in Oracle NetSuite helpful.
• Excellent project management skills, including work prioritization, planning, and task delegation.
• Fund Accounting experience preferred, not required.
• Must possess strong level of analytical skills along with critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with royalties is a plus.
• Must have excellent written, oral and communication skills with the ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Work effectively as a team member.
• ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES: The following attributes and competencies are indicators of the skills and/or behaviors necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• Demonstrates understanding of organization’s mission, structure, culture, and constituencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of own department’s work activities and mission; understands how own job impacts work of department.
• Responds positively to changes in the organization and the workplace.
• Demonstrate flexibility in responding to work demands.
• Demonstrates and communicates respect for the opinions and beliefs of other people at all levels and fosters a climate of mutual respect.
• Plans and organizes work effectively.
• Accepts accountability for job performance and results.
• Works effectively with others in a variety of settings
• Uses communication tools effectively (e.g., presentation, verbal, writing, relationship building, negotiating, listening) to meet needs of audience and/or situation.
• Maintains professional composure in challenging situations.
• Exercises discretion in identifying, handling, and safeguarding confidential information.
• Addresses issues constructively, building cooperative relationships within and across departments.
• Receptive to feedback and willing to try different approaches in order to achieve the best results.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Performing primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Duties performed cause light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to long periods of standing, sitting or repetitive motion.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices
• Capable of reliable attendance in the office during scheduled work hours
• WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Typical office environment, climate-controlled, minimal noise.
• Extended work hours may be required to meet project deadlines or resolve unexpected problems.
• This position is required to be in-office.

EOE Statement

Other duties disclaimer

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. It is not intended as an employment contract.