Assistant Controller
Peoria, AZ 
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Posted 13 days ago
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2626 W Beryl Ave Phoenix Arizona, 85021,

Position Description:

Assists the Corporate Controller in directing the accounting functions of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities, as well as ensuring compliance with the organization's accounting principles, practices and procedures. Responsible for the Accounting Functions related to Treasury, Tax, Audit, and Grant Accounting. Assists with preparation and review of financial operating reports, internal unaudited monthly financial statements, audited financial statements and cash flow management reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure timely and accurate posting of journal entries and preparation of Organization's basic financial statements according to monthly close schedule. Communicate exceptions to the Controller.
  • Responsible for Federal, state, and local grant program accounting including financial compliance reporting, and required program audits.
  • May work with the Payroll Manager to ensure payroll is processed timely and accurately. Manage cash requirements for payroll funds needed. Review and approve payroll wage and tax reporting.
  • Responsible for maintaining adequate documentation to support financial activity processed by the Finance department.
  • Ensure accounts payables are managed effectively according to the Organization's policies.
  • Act as the Organization's staff liaison for all independent audits/monitoring visits. Coordinate gathering of information needed from staff for audits/monitoring visits according to audit preparation schedule.
  • Keep Controller informed of all relevant aspects of assigned areas within the Finance department.
  • Prepare special reports and projects as requested by the Controller.
  • Responsible for managing performance, supervise, coach, train and hire all direct reports.
  • Hire and retain top talent
  • Manages the balance sheet reconciliation process including coordination of month-end and year-end schedules for accruals, reconciliations, auditing and reporting.
  • Assists with development of innovative and effective solutions to problems in financial reporting through individual effort or as part of a team.
  • Monitors the process and data flow between Dynamics, point of sale, accounts payable, payroll and other financial accounting systems and sub-systems.
  • Close the balance sheet and financial records in an accurate and timely method and assists with preparing financial statements, analytics and executive summary for review by financial leadership according to month end close schedule.
  • Stay current with principles and practices relating to internal controls, segregation of duties, GAAP, OMB Circulars and other best practices and requirements for the Finance Department and fiduciary responsibilities of the overall organization. Make recommendations to the Controller regarding those best practices, policies, procedures and overall process improvement.
  • Builds a high-performing team through an environment based on strong internal controls and exceptional customer service.
  • Responsible for performance management (coaching, discipline, performance improvement plans, and annual reviews), staffing, compensation, and development of team members.
  • Plays critical role in driving company culture change efforts and change management processes.
  • Models Goodwill Core Values - Trust, Collaboration, Engagement, Ownership, and Innovation.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

  • Requires Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in, Accounting, Finance, or another related field
  • MBA or CPA Certificate preferred
  • Three (3) years' experience in a financial management role
  • Prefer experience in public accounting
  • Familiarity with a variety of the non-profit industry concepts, practices and procedures
  • Proven ability to develop, lead and direct the work of others
  • Proven ability to be analytical and handle data effectively
  • The ability to utilize an automated accounting system
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and well organized
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks while still delivering high quality results in a fast-paced environment
  • Possess the maturity to handle sensitive information
  • Experience with Workday is a plus
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Strong MS Office skills
  • Ability to speak and read English proficiently

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

You will be eligible for a comprehensive Total Rewards package, 1st of the month following 60 days of employment that includes the following:

  • 5 Medical Plans
  • Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • 3 Dental Plans
  • Vision Plan
  • 401K (Immediate participation upon hire)
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off; Sick and Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • These are just a few highlights of our key benefit offerings!

Become a valuable part of our team and work for a company which has been named a Best Place to work by the Phoenix Business Journal 4 out of the last 5 years. Work for a company which has seen double digit growth year after year for nearly a decade. Work for a company which values diversity and is centered on success. Goodwill of Central & Northern Arizona - We Put People to Work!

Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona endeavors to make our website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact HR Support at 602-535-4000, option 5, or .

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodation and modification, including adaptive devices, to assist any person with a disability to apply for and, if hired, to perform the duties the position they seek. Assistance could include help in completing on-line application as well as providing alternative communication, e.g., Braille and Large Print.

PHISHING SCAM WARNING: Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona/Goodwill Industries of Monocacy Valley, Inc. ("GCNA/GIMV") are among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email, text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts, conducting remote "interviews," and making artificial job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. Please note that GCNA/GIMV only use company email addresses, which contain "@goodwillaz.org" or @gimv.org", to communicate with candidates via email. The company also uses secure tools on our website to receive data from applicants and would never ask them to submit their personal banking information to apply for an open job. If you are contacted by someone about an open job at GCNA/GIMV, please verify the domain of the sender's email address and that they are asking you to apply on this website. If you believe you have been a victim of a phishing scam, please visit the Department of Homeland Security's Cyber Smart website () to learn how to report it.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3 years
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