AF10M3-Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller will lead a team of approximately four staff. The Assistant Controller will provide financial oversight to managers and staff on day-to-day operations to support the business strategies. The Assistant Controller will have strong experience in working collaboratively and effectively with widely diverse constituent groups. They must have strong organizational skills: ability to work under minimal supervision and make independent decisions. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and maintain positive working relationships.

Position Accountabilities

• Responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting functions, such as month-end close, preparation of financial statements, general ledger reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Manage and mentor the teams responsible for grants, subledgers, financial reporting and general ledger and maintain a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk and identify errors across the department and organization.

• Provides day to day leadership to the General Ledger systems and General Accounting teams including open lines of communication, setting goals, coaching, training, and supporting career development opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP and company standards, proactively researching accounting issues and making recommendations of appropriate accounting treatment. Implement new standards as needed, Ensure financial statements accurately reflect the Company's financial position in accordance with Company procedures and GAAP. Perform analytics over financial results to ensure accuracy with a key focus on control and compliance while addressing any new technical accounting requirements.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems, software, and processes to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting. Manage and comply with grant, local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Analyze and evaluate business processes and recommend actions to streamline processes and improve operational efficiencies.
• Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements and lead the Society's external audit.
• Ensures high levels of performance, achievement of goals, and quality of results through management and team members. Leads by example and create an environment that fosters process efficiency and effectiveness though encouraging ideas for process change.
• Build and maintain relationships by collaborating across units and departments to foster trust, commitment, accountability, and results.
• Assist with the oversight and management of the tax function and its deliverables.
• Actively support and contribute to ACS's supportive and engaging team culture.
• Approximately 10% business travel may be required.
• Drive special projects and ad-hoc analyses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated outstanding financial acumen.
• Strong knowledge of business processes and systems.
• Managerial experience including proven ability to develop and lead staff. Committed to developing teams and building strong succession pipelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Solicit and accept feedback, criticism, and alternative points of view.

• Knowledge of not for profit or higher education culture, governance, structures, and mission.
• Demonstrated focus on customer service and collaboration.
• Ability to transfer knowledge to co-workers in a coaching and engaging manner.
• Be current with business and economic issues relevant to the client's business.
• Success building relationships with internal and external stakeholders and being able to successfully influence and negotiate in complex situations.
• Proven ability to produce high end work products.

Competencies

• Financial Expertise: Deeply understand financial management, accounting principles, and financial reporting and a minimum of ten years of applicable experience. Extensive knowledge of non-profit accounting regulations, compliance, and best practices is required. Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with active CPA license is required.
• Instills Trust: Gains confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for meeting commitments.
• Strategic Thinking: Thinks strategically and provides financial guidance aligned with the organization's mission and strategic goals.
• Teamwork/Management: Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals. Excellent leadership skills and capable of managing and mentoring a finance team, particularly at a non-profit organization, including ability to inspire and motivate their team members, and fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment. Treats others with respect.
• Decision Quality/Judgment: Recognizes problems and responds, systematically gathers information, sorts through complex issues, seeks input from others, addresses root cause of issues, makes timely decisions, can make difficult decisions, uses consensus when possible, and communicates decisions to others.
• Compliance/Risk Management: Thoroughly understand compliance requirements for non-profit organizations, including IRS regulations and legal obligations. They should also be adept at risk assessment and mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization's financial health.
• Communication: Effective communication skills are essential to present financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders. They should also be able to build strong relationships with external partners.
• Technology: Familiarity with financial management software, reporting tools, and data analysis systems is necessary. Candidates should be able to leverage technology to strengthen internal controls, streamline financial processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and improve efficiency.
• Change Management: Should be adaptable to changing financial environments, including shifts in funding, regulatory changes, and emerging financial trends. They should be capable of effectively managing change within the Finance department and guiding the organization through transitions.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Active CPA required.
• Minimum of ten years of experience with at least eight years in a leadership role. Significant non-profit accounting experience required.
• Experience managing and leading accounting, general ledger, and financial reporting functions.
• Proven ability to collaborate, influence, and build trust in a team environment.
• Skilled in use of financial reporting & analysis tools. Strong excel skills, financial databases, etc.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop people.
• Strong project management skills and change management skills.
• Self-starter and strong desire to achieve results efficiently in a dynamic environment, and is passionate about quality, results, and progress.

This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $175,000-$200,000 per year.

ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.