Assistant Controller Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Assistant Controller
Memphis, TN
We are seeking a team-oriented and dependable professional with proven skills and capabilities as an Assistant Controller to support financial reporting activities and accounting processes of our client. They are ananization dedicated to providing high-quality services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This new position will initially report to the Controller in a standalone role but may eventually epass some direct and indirection supervision. It will require collaboration across many internalanizations, 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. Salarymensurate 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 epass 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 Resourcesanizations.

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.
Ensurepliance 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. 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, andmunicate throughplex spreadsheets and documents
Above average experience inputer usage and technology skills (including, but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, andanizational skills
Some supervisory experience preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

(must be maintained throughout employment):
Valid regular Driver’s License
Valid automobile insurance