Denver, Colorado
Assistant Controller Job Opening in Denver, Colorado - The assistant controller helps in preparing and reporting the monthly financial statements of multiple corporations, supervising the accounting staff and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department. They will be responsible for managing the month, quarter and year end close processes, and for ensuring the subsidiary accounts are reconciled to the general ledger. They are required to make analytical assumptions regarding the monthly financial statements and assist management with important business decisions by providing requested financial reports and analyzing financial information. Last, they will act as a liaison between the IT and accounting departments and improve the functionality of the accounting software and the current reporting tools.
Essential Job Functions:
Assist in supervising the accounting staff and managing team projects
Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements
Compile and analyze financial information and financial reports to help management make important business decisions
Prepare complex account reconciliations and record related journal entries
Develop and improve internal policies & procedures to prevent errors and maintain the highest level of integrity in the company's financial results
Manage the accurate and timely completion of the monthly, quarterly and year end close processes
Prepare for the annual financial audit and help coordinate the audit process
Assist in presenting the monthly financial reports to management and answering analytical questions regarding the financial information provided
Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities and assist in special projects as needed
Prepare and coordinate all payroll entries via the payroll system
Prepare annual personal property tax returns
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget
Maintain the fixed asset and inventory subsidiary ledgers and provide monthly reconciliations and adjustments
Education and/or Experience:
BA/BS in accounting or finance required
5-8 years of experience in public/private accounting
Dealership or similar industry experience preferred
CPA or CPA candidate
Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently
Ability to present financial information to senior management in a logical and cohesive manner
Working knowledge of departmental internal controls and generally accepted accounting practices and principles
The ability to motivate and appropriately train staff, supervisory experience preferred
Proficient knowledge and experience with accounting software applications
Advanced knowledge of excel, including ability to create pivot tables and macros
Experience with a major software conversion a plus
This Company offers a great salary, benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer.
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