Assistant Controller

This position is responsible for providing effective management and leadership of the accounting function for the Company. This key strategic role is in charge of a broad range of areas including, accounting, internal reporting, internal controls over financial reporting, and team development and oversight.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Maintain records in accordance with GAAP, and research technical accounting issues in support of new business initiatives and new / proposed accounting standards.
• Oversee month-end, quarterly, and year-end close process.
• Oversees the general accounting function, which includes inter-company accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, state and local taxes, and balance sheet management.
• Drive process and systems improvements across the financial organization, including key controls over financial reporting, maintenance of accounting policies and procedures and the chart of accounts.
• Provide leadership to organization on all areas of accounting policy, maintenance of internal controls, and manage fiduciary processes and procedures.
• Develop capable and effective #1 and #2 team members for all leadership positions and critical individual contributor positions in controllership department.

Qualification and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6 years’ of experience
• Public Accounting Experience

Preferred Skills:

• 3 years of experience in a corporate leadership role
• Personnel management experience
• Ability to deliver exceptional service through positive engagement and patience.
• Ability to work in a team environment to continuously improve results.
• Able to promote a culture of trust and safety.

Application Link: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/ascendtransport/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/922

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT

Ascend is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive environment where all individuals may grow and thrive, respecting the different experiences that each employee brings to their job. Ascend believes that a diverse work environment results in a better experience for employees and customers and makes Ascend stronger.

With our mission of diversity and inclusion in mind, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), religion, age, disability, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), marital status, ancestry, genetic information, veteran and/or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or Ascend policy.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position, other duties outside of normal responsibilities may be performed as necessary to meet the needs of the organization. Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Employee’s acknowledgment constitutes employee’s understanding of the principal accountabilities and duties of the position and certifies that they are physically able to perform the necessary duties in the work environment.

WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental, Vision - 1st of month after hire
• 401(k) - 5% match
• Employee Assistance Benefit
• Enhanced Benefits (STD, LTD, Critical Care)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you meet the qualifications?

Qualification and Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
6 years’ of experience in Accounting
Public Accounting Experience

Preferred Skills:
3 years of experience in a corporate leadership or management role
Ability to deliver exceptional service through positive engagement and patience.
Ability to work in a team environment to continuously improve results.
Able to promote a culture of trust and safety.
If so, please complete the application at https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/ascendtransport/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/922

Work Location: In person