Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting

** Additional Information*
* ** Job Number*
* ** Job Category
** Finance & Accounting

** Location
* * 6000 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, 85251
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** Schedule
* * Full Time

** Located Remotely?
** N

** Position Type
** Management

** Pay Range:**  $66,800 - $77,000 Annually

** Bonus Eligible:
** Y

** JOB SUMMARY*
* The Assistant Controller manages the day-to-day operation of the Accounting Office. Primary responsibilities include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.

** CANDIDATE PROFILE*
* ** Education and Experience*
* - 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; no work experience required.

** CORE WORK ACTIVITIES*
* ** Assisting in Management of Accounting Team*
* - Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

- Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.

- Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance.

- Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.

- Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.

- Provides excellent leadership (e.g., differentiates top performers, fosters teamwork and encourages work/life balance).

- Ensures employees establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships within their team.

- Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.

- Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.

- Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

- Utilizes an "open door" policy.

- Solicits employee feedback.

** Managing Projects and Policies*
* - Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.

- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

- Compiles, codes, categorizes, calculates, tabulates, audits, or verifies information or data.

- Ensures that the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner.

- Reconciles balance sheet.

- Ensures tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued.

- Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).

- Ensures account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.

- Reviews audit issues and makes corrections as necessary.

- Ensures property permits, licenses and if applicable vendor contracts are current.

- Leverages centralized accounting processes and shared services.

** Demonstrating and Applying Accounting Knowledge*
* - Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.

- Keeps up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

- Uses computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

- Uses relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

- Leverages technology and effectively uses information systems and tools to generate financial reports and provide managers with analytical support to drive decision-making.

** Proving Financial Information and Guidance to Others*
* - Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant financial information in a timely manner.

- Attends critique meetings to review information with management team.

- Advises the Director of Finance on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.

- Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.

- Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.

- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

** Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals*
* - Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.

- Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.

- Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

- Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.

- Supports a strong accounting & operational control environment to safeguard…