Vertex Education · 12 hours ago
Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVertex Education is a purpose-led education services provider dedicated to changing lives through education. The Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, manage a team, and ensure compliance and efficiency in financial reporting for multiple legal entities.
Enterprise SoftwareEducationContinuing EducationManagement Information Systems
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day accounting operations for Legacy entities
Proactively coordinate with and participate on a team that consists of the Director of Accounting, AP Manager, FP&A Manager and their other direct reports to define and accomplish goals. Also interact with and support other Vertex and Legacy leaders as needed
Provide guidance and training as needed to the accounting team and cultivate a positive and engaging environment where team members are valued and have opportunities to learn and grow
Maintain relationships with banks, bond trustees, auditors and campus staff
Oversee month-end close, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations and account analysis, ensuring completion within 5-6 business days
Administration of company purchase cards. This includes setup, balance inquiries, limit increases, user deactivation, and enforcement of purchase card policy
Ensure grant compliance and proper accounting
Manage preparation of budget-to-actual variance analysis with FP&A team
Implement process improvements and chart of accounts optimization
Review quarterly reporting for both bond trustees and investors and state authorities
Work in coordination with the Director of Accounting and accounting team to assist external auditors with information needed for annual audits of each school entity, primarily providing a clean trial balance along with clear and detailed supporting workpapers
Assist in the preparation and review of the Annual Financial Reports (AFRs), which are school-specific financial summaries as required by the state each school is located
Maintain policies and procedures documentation
Improve and automate accounting activities to ensure team efficiency and effectiveness improves over time
Perform special projects as directed by the Director of Accounting or CFO
Lead and develop a team of 3-5 direct reports
Provide day-to-day tactical and strategic support to team with accounting and ERP knowledge
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or higher degree in Accountancy, or a related field of study from an institution of higher learning or relative experience
5+ years of experience in accounting
Experience in a multi-company environment
Strong leadership and management skills
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented focus, and ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and learning styles
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills and decisiveness
Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
Ability to work independently and be a strong team player
Drive for continuous improvement
Preferred
Active CPA license (preferred but not required)
Workday experience is a plus
Experience in the education industry is a plus but not a requirement
Not-for-profit accounting experience a plus
Ability to obtain a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Benefits
Industry-leading pay
Rewards
Referral bonuses
Unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions
Mentoring and money to take training classes
Company
Vertex Education
Vertex Education is an education management company that provides academic,business and development services.
201-500 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brandon Jones
President & CEO
Ingmar Berg
Chief Financial Officer
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