Sr. Director, Assistant Controller of Accounting Operations

Position Title :

Sr Director & Asst Controller

Department : Accounting

Corporate Area : Finance

Status :

Regular, Full time Exempt

Manager Title : VP, Controller

Position Overview :

The Sr. Director, Assistant Controller of Accounting Operations will oversee the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities of PBS. This position is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger in that all routine journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations are completed to meet monthly and annual close deadlines. This role is also responsible for maintaining PBS's Accounting policies and procedures manual. This is a leadership role within the Accounting department and is expected to work with other members of the Accounting leadership team to identify and implement innovation into routine processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

• Manage the Accounts Payable (AP) team to ensure vendor invoices and employee expense reports are paid in a timely and accurate manner and all staff inquiries are addressed in a timely manner. Ensure IRS Form 1099 filings are completed in a timely manner.
• Manage the Accounts Receivable (AR) team to ensure timely and accurate creation of customer invoices, monitoring of outstanding balances is conducted, and collections are completed in a timely basis. Ensure all balances due from parties outside of PBS are reported in the general ledger accounting system.
• Manage the cash receipts process to ensure cash is applied appropriately to outstanding receivables or as revenue.
• Manage General Ledger (GL) staff to ensure that all routine journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately, efficiently, and to meet all monthly and annual close deadlines for both PBS and PBS Foundation.
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place and followed in the AR, AP, and GL processes.
• Ensure that all routine transactions are timely and accurately recorded and reported in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Review and prepare audit schedules as required for routine areas.
• Represent and lead the Accounting department on updates and / or implementations of any systems that impact Accounting (e.g., ERP, payables, etc.).
• Continually analyze processes and procedures of the AR, AP, and GL teams to identify ways to improve efficiency and become less reliant on manual processes. Work with team members and other PBS departments to implement change and improvement to allow for efficiency and more productivity.
• Control access, authorities, and interfaces into the accounting system to ensure appropriate segregation of duties and internal control.
• Create, update, and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide strong customer service on an individual basis or through team members by responding to all inquiries in an accurate and timely manner from internal and external individuals.
• Develop and foster productive working relationships within the accounting team, with finance and budgeting team members, and with program staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements for success :

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.