American Public University System

Vice President of Finance & Assistant Controller

American Public University System$150K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of accounting and finance experience, including 3+ years as Assistant Controller.
  • Extensive knowledge of SOX compliance processes.
  • Experience managing a team of accountants.
  • Strong background in staff recruitment and development.
  • Proven ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's degree required.
  • CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage timely preparation and issuance of internal financial reports by business unit.
  • Assist with financial statement preparation for GAAS and GAGAS audits, performing analytical reviews and variance analysis.
  • Conduct financial business planning for all business units.
  • Implement financial planning and accounting programs within regulatory compliance.
  • Advise leadership on financial impacts across the business and its units.
  • Oversee and organize work of Accounting Managers, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure staff training and development and conduct performance appraisals.

Benefits

  • Leadership opportunity overseeing a key financial function in a growing company.
  • Engagement in high-level financial business planning and decision-making processes.
  • Exposure to merger and acquisition activities.
  • Involvement in regulatory compliance and SEC disclosures.
  • Opportunity to lead process improvements and special projects.
Full Job Description
Vice President of Finance & Assistant ControllerAPEI

The Vice President of Finance & Assistant Controller is responsible for providing support to the SVP Finance & Corporate Controller, providing oversight to the Accounting team responsible for all Business Unit account and is responsible for supervision of the general accounting teams, monthly and annual close process, as well as preparing and reporting financial statements conforming to principles of accounting and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Manages the timely preparation and issuance of the monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial reporting by business unit.
  • Assists with the preparation of financial statements and corresponding footnotes for annual GAAS and GAGAS audits, as well as perform financial analytical reviews to include variance analysis.
  • Conducts financial business planning for all business units.
  • Utilizes discretion when implementing financial planning and accounting programs, principles, and guidelines within regulatory compliance.
  • Understands and advises leadership on financial impacts to the overall business and business units.
  • Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the Accounting Managers. Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
  • Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, development, and performance appraisals.
  • Maintain and create business unit cost allocations and report to shared services governance as needed.
  • Document, review and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.
  • Prepare, maintain and adhere to US GAAP Accounting policies, standard operating procedures and SOX narratives.
  • Collaborate with SEC team to research the impact of accounting proposals and pronouncements on the company's SEC disclosure, financial position and financial statements and implement necessary changes.
  • Identify and recommend process improvements.
  • Directs the successful completion of the quarterly reviews and annual audits.
  • Participate in merger and acquisition activity as needed.
  • Coordinates the preparation of regulatory reporting as needed.
  • Leads and completes special projects as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Requirements:

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience including 3+ years as an Assistant Controller.
  • Thorough understanding of SOX compliance.
  • Experience managing a team of accountants.
  • Proven experience in staff recruitment and development.
  • Desire to succeed in a high growth, fast paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's degree required.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.


Pay Transparency Statement

If you are a resident of a state with designated pay transparency requirements and this role is available remotely, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request. Please send an email to [redacted]

About American Public University System

American Public University System (APUS) is a private, for-profit online learning institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of fields. The university was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Charles Town, West Virginia. APUS is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has over 80,000 students enrolled in its programs.
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