Assistant Controller - Military veterans preferred

Job Description

About The Village: The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for five consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

Salary: $100,000 commensurate with experience

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller is an integral part of the Finance Team, working under the guidance of the Controller. This position is responsible for managing the organization's financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and assisting with financial reporting and analysis. Accounting activities include overseeing daily accounting operations, assisting with month-end and year-end closings, and preparing financial statements. They also play a key role in implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, and payroll processes.
2. Oversees the financial close process, including journal entry approval, financial analysis, reconciliations, and the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements.
3. Leads in the design and documentation of financial reporting automated workflows.
4. Implements and maintains internal control procedures to safeguard assets and ensure data accuracy, as well as compliance with regulations.
5. Supervises the Accounting, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and Payroll Teams.
6. Prepares the 990, 990T, and other tax and compliance filings.
7. Supports both internal and external audits, such as the annual financial statement audit, federal single audit, state single audit, and 403(b) retirement plan audit.
8. Identifies areas for process improvement within the accounting department and implements solutions.
9. Performs other duties as assigned by Controller and CFO.

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience required. Master of Business Administration or master’s degree focused in accounting preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience required; ideally in health care and/or non-profit industry; preferably in complex organization with multiple programs preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights.
• Experience with accounting software and other relevant financial tools.
• Proficiency in excel including pivot tables, and v look-ups.
• Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem solving, diplomacy, negotiation and sales skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including senior management, auditors, and other departments.
• Cultural competency to work with diverse employee population.

Job Benefits