Assistant Controller

外网天堂 seeks an Assistant Controller to join the accounting team. The Assistant Controller is a full-time exempt position reporting to the Controller. This position is responsible for general ledger management, financial reporting, external audit preparation, and internal control assessment and improvement functions of the Accounting Office. This position provides support for the members of the Accounting Office and ensures processes and procedures are in place to support effective internal controls. The Assistant Controller position reports to the Controller. This is a hybrid position that includes limited weekly remote work.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP. 
  • Working in coordination with the Controller on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and accounting close process.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and review of the accounting structure of the ERP. 
  • Reconciles accounts to the College鈥檚 financial system. Researches and resolves problems and adjusts accordingly. Ensures supporting documentation exists for audit purposes.
  • Prepares monthly analyses for various investment accounts (treasury bills, bonds, and mutual funds), including related calculations of interest and dividends.
  • Prepares required tax filings, including:  monthly parking tax returns for the City of Los Angeles and quarterly Sales and Use Tax returns for the State Board of Equalization. 
  • Acts as the primary liaison with third-party property management companies regarding their required monthly profit and loss reports. Investigate significant variances against approved budgets.   
  • Maintains financial schedules and accounting entries related to various fixed assets and work-in-progress general ledger accounts.
  • Responsible for updating account structures to ensure accurate mapping to the general ledger and financial reports.
  • Assists in annual year-end financial audit by preparing various audit analyses requested by external auditors.   
  • Assists the CFO and Controller, as needed, on special ad-hoc projects. 
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related business degree. CPA is preferred. 
  • Five or more years of progressive, relevant work experience; higher education experience is preferred. 
  • Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and working knowledge of non-profit fund accounting.
  • Experience using complex accounting systems such as 鈥淓llucian Colleague鈥 or other higher education software system.
  • Advanced Excel skills including:  advanced Excel formulas, data manipulation functions, and pivot tables. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

  • Ability to prioritize and effectively handle multiple assignments and projects in a deadline-driven environment, and deliver with a high degree of quality on a consistent basis.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to multitask, deliver results, and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey critical information clearly and effectively with diverse constituencies, skilled at adjusting presentation and language to various audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • High level of judgment, discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
  • Excellent critical thinking and listening skills.
  • Effective and collaborative team player.

Salary: $110,000/yr.

To Apply: For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs6@swlaw.edu.

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