Assistant Vice President and Controller

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Assistant Vice President and Controller to lead the organization's accounting and financial operations. This senior leadership role is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and effective operation of the accounting function, including financial reporting, cash management, internal controls, audit, budgeting, investment accounting, and financial systems.

The AVP and Controller will lead a team of accounting professionals and work closely with senior leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role in a lean organization where the Controller will have significant ownership of the financial operations.

The position offers an opportunity for increasing responsibility and broader financial leadership over time.

• Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Lead the organization's accounting operations and oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
  • Oversee the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
  • Review general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reports to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and strong financial controls.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and established accounting policies and procedures.
  • Analyze financial results and variances and identify matters requiring management attention.
• Investment & Cash Management
  • Oversee the accounting and financial reporting of the organization's investment portfolio.
  • Review and understand investment statements and ensure investment activity and returns are accurately recorded and reconciled.
  • Participate in investment-related meetings and work with external investment advisors regarding portfolio activity, performance, and financial reporting.
  • Oversee cash management, liquidity, banking activities, and payment processes.
  • Monitor cash flow and provide appropriate information regarding liquidity and financial position to senior leadership.
• Audit, Compliance & Controls
  • Lead the annual financial statement audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies and procedures.
  • Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements and recommend appropriate updates to policies and practices.
• Budgeting & Financial Management
  • Coordinate the development and preparation of the annual operating budget and support financial forecasting.
  • Provide accurate financial information and analysis to support organizational planning and decision-making.
• Leadership & Process Improvement
  • Lead, develop, and motivate a team of accounting professionals.
  • Establish priorities and ensure effective execution of key accounting processes and deadlines.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, systems, and internal controls.
  • Oversee and enhance financial reporting capabilities within Net Suite.
  • Serve as a trusted accounting and financial operations resource to senior leadership and colleagues across the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting operations and financial reporting, with experience in a senior accounting leadership or Controller-level role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Experience with financial close, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial planning.
• Experience managing external financial statement audits.
• Experience with investment accounting and financial reporting, including the ability to review and understand investment statements, reconcile investment activity and returns, and assess their impact on financial statements and overall financial performance.
• Experience leading and developing accounting professionals.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Experience improving accounting processes, controls, financial systems, or reporting.
• Demonstrated business acumen, sound judgment, and interest in developing broader financial leadership capabilities.

• Net Suite experience preferred.

$200,000 - $220,000

The salary range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining exact compensation, several factors may be…