Assistant Controller

First Financial Group of America

$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • 5-10 years of accounting experience related to financial analysis and close processes.
  • Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Proficient in financial statement preparation and review.
  • Skilled in reviewing commission calculations.
  • Strong oral and written communication including interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated administrative competence and risk management understanding.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of the company's financial vision and strategy.
  • Maintain financial records according to GAAP standards.
  • Develop and communicate sales commission structures.
  • Assist CFO and senior leadership with budgets and forecasting tools.
  • Drive month-end and year-end financial processes.
  • Manage fixed asset information and related financial data.
  • Engage with internal and external business aspects to align financial records with activities.

Benefits

  • Flexible solutions-focused working environment.
  • Opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence for productivity improvements.
  • Potential for professional growth in a corporate setting.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Controller

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (FFC)

Location: Corporate Office (Houston, TX)

Position Description:

The Assistant Controller has overall responsibility for the accuracy, integrity and communication of the Company's financial vision and strategy. The position will ensure that records are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Is responsible for the development, communication, and administration of the sales commissions. Assists the CFO and senior leadership with developing annual budgets, forecasting tools, as well as developing and implementing tools to analyze company performance, sales and other programs. Manage and drive month end and year-end financial processes.Maintain the necessary fixed asset information including capitalized amounts, depreciation expense, and disposal of fixed assets.This individual will also be actively involved in all aspects of the business (internal and external) to ensure that the financial records properly reflect the business activities.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • 5-10 years of accounting experience related to journal entries, finance, budget preparation and forecasts, financial analysis, balance sheet account reconciliations, and financial close processes
  • Manage month-end and year-end close process
  • Financial statement preparation and review
  • Review commission calculations

  • Strong oral and written communication skills including outstanding interpersonal and consultative skills
  • Demonstration of a high level of administrative competence and excellence in analyzing organizational risk management and profitability understanding
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of and highly skilled at setting priorities and managing multiple projects and processes
  • Understanding of accounting policies and procedures
  • Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office, especially advanced excel knowledge
  • Project management skills
  • Ability to leverage Artificial Intelligence to be more productive
  • Ability to multitask in a high paced environment

  • Flexibility to find solutions outside of tradition or existing processes


Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA license or CPA elegible


Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearances and successfully complete a thorough background check.

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