American Psychological Association · 23 hours ago
Assistant Controller
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expThe American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization representing psychologists and affiliates. The Assistant Controller will lead a general ledger and tax team, overseeing cash flow, financial reporting, and audits for APA and its affiliated entities.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for monthly, quarterly and year-end general ledger closures for APA
Plans, assigns, reviews, and approvals work of staff accountants, i.e. account schedules, bank reconciliations, credit card and bank fee analyses, journal entries, fee allocations, the running of monthly APA reports and loading them on a portal for access by all users
Manages cash flow, cash transfers and the line of credit
Maintains bank account set up and signature authority. Interact with bank representatives, vendors, and service providers
Maintains the chart of accounts in the accounting system
Ensures proper internal controls, manages compliance with debt covenants, reviews and approves dues and subscription rate tables and account strings
Responsible for the accounting and reporting for the LLCs. Oversee external contracted accountants. Ensures that monthly reports and schedules prepared by external accountants, including those for depreciation, straight-line rent expense, commissions receivable/amortization are complete and accurate. Calculates annual management fee charges to LLCs. Manages audits, monitors policies and procedures, guides, trains and educates, maintains understanding of lease accounting, reviews lease agreements
Responsible for APA consolidated financial statements and tax return preparation. They will act as the main contact to audit and tax consultants; ensure timely audit wrap ups and tax filings for all entities; conduct tax research; calculate and make timely estimated tax deposits; use system knowledge and computer skills to automate processes where possible
Manage the 401k audit and 5500 filing
Interact with audit and tax consultants, IRS and DC regulators, Audit Subcommittee members, and staff throughout the association. They will maintain the Finance Policies & Procedures Manual; ensure internal controls and adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and will test, develop, and refine controls and procedures as necessary
Other Duties as Assigned
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's in accounting or Bachelors in Finance with accounting concentration
CPA required
12+ years of accounting experience including general ledger management and financial reporting
Strong understanding of nonprofit financial operations and compliance, gained through direct nonprofit roles or public accounting experience with nonprofit clients
In-depth knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards to manage audits, tax filings and regulatory interactions
Experience managing audits, tax filings, and regulatory interactions, extensive knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
Strong analytical skills and experience with lease accounting and depreciation schedules
Proven experience supervising or mentoring a small accounting team and managing external accounting contractors ensuring a collaborative approach to working across departments and building organization-wide financial understanding
Ability to train and guide staff on accounting policies and procedures with excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience compiling/reviewing data, preparing reports, and contributing to financial analysis in support of budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes led by senior leadership
Trusted to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism
Excellent Excel skills and ability to design and maintain accounting reports using Jet Reporting
Must be proficient in the use of accounting software and must have demonstrated knowledge of technology and systems integration to ensure efficiency and accuracy in recording revenue between entities. (MS Dynamics/Salesforce)
Benefits
Manage the 401k audit and 5500 filing.
Company
American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association is a scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States and Canada.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Arthur Evans, Jr
Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice President
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