Assistant Controller

Davita Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to enhance their financial management. This role supports internal controls, budgeting, and audit preparations while supervising accounting staff. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in financial management, particularly within non-profit sectors, and a strong educational background in accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in financial management.
• Experience with nonprofit grant administration and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal controls and compliance with accounting standards.
• Supervise accounting staff and assist with month-end closes.
• Participate in annual audits and manage grant budgeting.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Internal Controls

Financial Analysis

Grant Administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Client: Non-Profit Organization

Role: Assistant Controller - Great opportunity for a Senior Accountant to step into a leadership/management role!

Salary: $85,000 - $90,000/annually + Benefits

Location: Newark, NJ (5 days a week onsite)

Job Description:

1. Establishes and maintains internal controls
2. Maintains and updates Finance Procedure Manual
3. Ensures compliance with accounting standards and financial regulatory requirements
4. Work with Development Department to draft budgets for new funding proposals
5. Understand grant budgeting guidelines and processes, including the budget submission and reporting requirements of new and existing grant funders; ensure grant budgets are in line with funders' guidelines
6. Monitor that accounting processes are in place to capture grant expenditures completely and accurately
7. Analyze spend rate of grants; provide early warning on spending variances; complete modifications
8. Liaison to insurance broker for general insurance renewals
9. Supervise Accounting Analyst and Grant Accounting Manager
10. Assist in management of the month end and year end close
11. Participate in annual audits and serve as backup liaison to external auditors
12. Research and correct inaccuracies in financial records and implement process improvements
13. Review Payroll Allocations and Position Assignments
14. Internal audit responsibilities
15. Perform special projects and analysis as required by the CFO and Director of Finance/Controller

Required Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Master's Degree preferred.
2. Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial management including financial analysis and reporting, external audit interface, nonprofit grant administration, budgeting and internal controls.

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