Assistant Controller

$100,000 - $115,000/Yr

Public Health Institute - Meridian charter Township, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Meridian charter Township, MI

Hospitals

About the position

The Assistant Controller at MPHI is responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial and accounting operations of the organization. This role ensures the integrity of financial information, compliance with accounting principles, and serves as a backup to the Controller. Key responsibilities include managing accounting functions, overseeing capital asset tracking, implementing new GASB standards, and providing training on compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day accounting functions of the Institute, including travel, accounts payable, and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.
• Approve purchase orders for all Subcontractor arrangements and serve as backup to the Program Directors for approval of program purchase orders.
• Responsible for capital asset tracking, monitoring, and preparation of quarterly entries and other adjustments as needed.
• Manage accounting related to GASB 87 - Leases, GASB 96 - Subscription Based Information Technology Arrangements, and GASB 101 - Compensated Absences.
• Research and implement new GASB standards applicable to the Institute.
• Hire, supervise, direct, and train the Travel & Expense Reimbursement Specialist staff.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of the Institute's accounting systems and processes, especially for monthly review and reconciliation of credit cards.
• Develop and implement accounting and compliance policies and procedures.
• Research accounting issues to improve administrative functioning and ensure reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Act as a liaison on financial related issues, troubleshooting complex financial issues, and relaying sensitive information as appropriate.
• Provide education & training to programs on compliance issues and financial management.
• Research, prepare, and analyze financial data and reports for management.
• Inform/update Controller and perform tasks as necessary in Controller's absence.
• Track and report federal expenditures for preparation of the SEFA for the annual audit in coordination with the Finance & Budget Manager.
• Assist with year-end close, including preparation of information required by auditors for the financial statement audit and ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance.
• Assist Controller with tax filings, including annual Form 990 and other non-tax filings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• Certified Public Accounting certification preferred.
• Three to seven years of increasingly complex experience in accounting.
• Non-profit leadership experience with an organization funded by grants and contracts highly desirable.
• Supervisory experience and experience with computerized accounting systems required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with GASB standards and compliance issues.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to follow complex written regulatory & legal language and work independently in a complex environment.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Professional development opportunities
• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• 401k retirement plan