Controller

Ascension

United States

On-site

USD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Senior Controller to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the organization’s accounting records and financial reporting in support of its mission.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Accounting, the Controller serves as Ascension's senior technical accounting resource, overseeing the general ledger, monthly close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation, while supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, royalties, banking operations,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience including general ledger, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
CPA designation preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Experience with GAAP and financial statement preparation.
Occasional travel to Ascension's headquarters.

Responsibilities

Manage monthly and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, ensuring proper account balances and subledger alignment.
Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and business-unit reporting in accordance with GAAP.
Perform and review accounting activities including inventory, COGS, royalties, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses.
Review AP/AR, cash applications, and collections, resolving discrepancies.
Prepare supporting schedules for external reviews, tax filings, and compliance.

Skills

General ledger

Financial reporting

Month-end close

GAAP

CPA

Dynamics 365 BC

Internal controls

Inventory/ manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Summary

When people look for the best faith-formation resources, they turn to Ascension. The Controller ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of Ascension's accounting records and financial reporting that support this mission.

Summary

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Accounting, the Controller serves as Ascension's senior technical accounting resource, responsible for the general ledger, monthly close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. The Controller also supports accounts payable, accounts receivable, royalties, banking operations, internal controls, and improvements to accounting systems and processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

Manage the monthly and annual accounting close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, ensuring proper account balances, classifications, and alignment with supporting subledgers
Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and business-unit financial reporting in accordance with applicable income-tax basis accounting principles and GAAP requirements
Perform and review accounting activities, including inventory, cost of goods sold, royalties, revenue recognition, capitalized project work, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses
Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, and collections activities, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate financial records
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for external financial statement reviews, tax filings, and other compliance requirements

Royalties, Banking & Internal Controls

Manage royalty accounting, including applying contract terms, reconciling sales data and royalty liabilities, tracking advances and stipends, preparing statements, and coordinating payments
Support banking operations, including authorized payment processing, bank reconciliations, vendor banking records, and resolution of transaction discrepancies, while maintaining appropriate segregation of duties
Apply and monitor established accounting policies and internal controls, including segregation of duties, transaction approvals, and independent verification of payment instructions
Review accounting transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies
Identify accounting risks, control weaknesses, and reporting discrepancies, recommending corrective actions

Accounting Systems & Process Improvement

Serve as a technical accounting resource to the department, providing guidance on complex transactions, reconciliations, and accounting standards
Develop and maintain accounting procedures, documentation, and consistent workflows across accounting functions
Support improvements to accounting and royalty systems, reporting, automation, and workflows to increase accuracy and efficiency
Collaborate with the Director of Finance & Accounting on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant responsibility for general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close
Demonstrated experience preparing financial statements, performing reconciliations, and applying GAAP
CPA designation preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred
Experience with inventory-intensive businesses, manufacturing, publishing, distribution, or subscription-based revenue models preferred
Occasional travel to Ascension's headquarters required
Exemplify and live Ascension's core values of humility, passion, and integrity

Benefits