Assistant Controller Jobs

Reporting into the Corporate Controller this position is responsible for managing Borgess Health (BH) corporate accounting functions including the process of preparing, consolidating, and analyzing BH monthly financial statements and other reports as requested by the Board of Directors, administrators, and Ascension Health (AH). Functions as a liaison between BH, BH entities, and AH. The Assistant Controller will work with all BH entities to ensure compliance with proper financial reporting and AH directives. This position will manage the corporate operating budget process to ensure both financial targets and timelines are met as set forth by the Board on an annual basis. This position will coordinate BH Audits as required by the Board of Directors or AH. This role will work with administrators and other BH entities on financial data analysis and planning. Supervises staff within the General Accounting department.

Position Qualifications:

• Knowledge of accounting and management practices and principles, budget processes, and information systems at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Certified Public Accountant or Masters in Business Administration preferred.

• 1-3 years of progressive work experience in order to gain knowledge of health care trends and practices, regulations and financial techniques necessary to forecast and budget, and supervisory experience.

• Interpersonal skills in order to communicate clearly and effectively with all customers regarding various financial information, policies and procedures.

• Analytical skills necessary in order to develop budgets, coordinate audits, analyze financial data, produce accurate financial statements, costing data, and internal profitability reporting along with other related reports.

A leading privately owned restaurant management company based in Longwood, Florida is looking for an experienced accounting professional to join their winning team. This is a unique opportunity to join a stable and reputable organization. It is an exciting opportunity to work at the corporate level and be an integral part of the growth model as this company moves into the future.

This position has overall responsibility for maintaining the ADP and payroll system for all company entities. The Assistant Controller must have advanced bookkeeping and general accounting skills. This key position works closely with and backs up the Corporate Controller. The ideal candidate will have aspirations for career growth and will possess an attitude of doing whatever it takes to succeed.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING:

• 4+ Years Accounting or Finance Experience
• BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Related Field Required
• Strong Quantitative & Problem Solving Skills
• Strong Excel and Computer Skills Required
• MBA Preferred
• Restaurant or Retail Experience Preferred
• Willingness to work two (2) half day Saturdays a month

Since 1912, we at Liberty Mutual have committed ourselves to providing broad, useful and competitively-priced insurance products and services to meet our customer’s ever-changing needs. As of December 31, 2007, Liberty Mutual Group had $94.7 billion in consolidated assets, $82.3 billion in consolidated liabilities and $25.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue. Liberty Mutual ranks 94th on the Fortune 500 list of largest U.S. corporations based on 2007 revenue, and is the sixth-largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2006 direct written premium. Liberty Mutual Group today employs over 41,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world.

• Hiring, developing, coaching and making compensation recommendations for his/her assigned staff.  Defining individual performance objectives and development plans, and ensuring alignment with project and unit objectives.
• Assisting departmental management on budget responsibilities by preparing forecasts, annual budgets and analyzing monthly expenses.
• Staying up to date on changing technology and environment within company.  Using information to help set department objectives and plan for appropriate resources and budget needs.
• Assisting in the accuracy and dissemination of information provided by the group.  Ensuring that the department provides timely and accurate information to internal (SBU's, Corporate, etc) or external (NAIC, auditors, states, etc.) customers.
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication between Corporate and SBU functions.  Using relations to get answers to questions in order to provide useful information to management.  Increasing the scope of understanding to be in a better position to suggest more involved process improvement initiatives.
• Driving process improvements that result in cost saving initiatives and more timely and accurate preparation of information.

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business (or equivalent accounting experience). CPA preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 10 years of significant accounting/reporting experience, ideally in the insurance/financial services industry.
• Additionally, requires 5 to 7 years of management responsibility.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• 401K and Company paid pension plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Paid time-off
• Pay-for-Performance
• Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance
• Discount fitness memberships
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care coverage
• Work/Life resources
• Credit Union membership
• Employee and Dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Long-term care insurance

Reporting directly to the Controller, you will play a vital role in managing the accounting functions of the company, while providing a professional level of controllership and accounting expertise to the business. Here, you will be called upon to assist the Controller in running the day-to-day administration of the corporate accounting department including coordination of the month and year end close process. We will rely on your knowledge and experience to coordinate and organize the financial audit process including acting as key interface with external auditors, assuming personal accountability for ensuring everything is done to achieve results.

Interested applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, along with seven or more years' progressive general, audit or accounting experience. This role requires expert understanding of in-depth financial information. A CPA is required; though Lawson experience is preferred. Strong and advanced PC skills, especially MS Excel and MS Access are essential. Exceptional communication skills are a must.

Competitive salary and benefits. EO/AA Employer.