Kennedy Krieger Institute

Assistant Controller

Kennedy Krieger Institute$93K — $168K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline required.
  • Minimum five years of experience in Accounting or Finance required.
  • Relevant experience in a non-profit setting preferred.
  • Healthcare Financial Management Association Certification (CHFP, CSAF, etc.) preferred.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
  • Minimum three years of supervisory experience preferred.
  • Microcomputer and mainframe accounting system skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the monthly and year-end general ledger close processes including complex accounting activities.
  • Perform balance sheet and income statement analyses to identify discrepancies and trends.
  • Oversee the maintenance and integrity of the fixed assets system.
  • Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and its interfaces with key subsystems.
  • Lead the annual financial statement audit and support external audits.
  • Analyze monthly financial activity and prepare and review journal entries.
  • Supervise and develop staff through performance management and ongoing feedback.

Benefits

  • Strong internal control environment with proper documentation and reporting.
  • Opportunities for system enhancements and automation to improve efficiency.
  • Collaboration with diverse stakeholders across the Institute.
  • Focus on staff development and performance management.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Assistant Controller provides leadership and oversight of the accounting team, supporting the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the Institute's financial operations. This position is responsible for coordinating the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes including oversight of the general ledger and all subledger systems. This role will ensure effective coordination of core accounting functions and promote strong financial controls and compliance with organizational standards. This position collaborates with stakeholders across the Institute to support accurate financial reporting, drive consistency in financial practices, and align accounting operations with the organization's strategic and operational goals.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinate the monthly and year-end general ledger close processes and support complex accounting activities as needed.
2. Perform balance sheet and income statement analyses to identify discrepancies, trends, and areas requiring further review. Review monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
3. Oversee the maintenance and integrity of the fixed assets system, including review of related schedules and processes.
4. Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and its interfaces with key subsystems (Payroll, Accounts Payable, Grants, Fixed Assets, and Accounts Receivable), including oversight of master file structures.
5. Oversee the recording of grants and miscellaneous revenue within the accounts receivable system.
6. Lead the annual financial statement audit and support other external audits and reporting requirements.
7. Analyze monthly financial activity and prepare and review journal entries.
8. Maintain a strong internal control environment, including proper documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
9. Partner with stakeholders across the Institute to support accurate financial reporting and effective financial controls.
10. Respond to inquiries from departments by conducting research and providing guidance.
11. Identify and implement process improvements, including system enhancements, automation, and initiatives to strengthen controls and improve efficiency.
12. Supervise and develop staff through performance management, training, and ongoing feedback.
13. Develop and maintain close calendars, checklists, and reconciliation tracking tools to monitor the status and progress of the close process.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Healthcare Financial Management Association Certification (CHFP. CSAF, etc.) preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline required

EXPERIENCE:• Minimum five years of experience in Accounting or Finance required.
• Relevant experience in a non-profit setting preferred.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Microcomputer and mainframe accounting system skills required.

Minimum pay range

USD $93,561.73/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $168,541.98/Yr.

About Kennedy Krieger Institute

Kennedy Krieger Institute is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, that provides inpatient and outpatient medical care, community services, and school-based programs for children and adolescents with learning disabilities, as well as disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. The Institute is internationally recognized for improving the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. The Institute's patient care programs offer an interdisciplinary approach to treatment that integrates care from physicians, nurses, therapists, and educators. The Institute's research programs focus on the development of new treatments and therapies for pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system. The Institute's professional training programs provide education and training to healthcare professionals, educators, and researchers in the field of pediatric developmental disabilities and disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and musculoskeletal system.
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Founded
1937

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