Assistant Controller Jobs in Nebraska

Job Title: Assistant Controller Company: The Knot Weddings  Location: Omaha, NE Description: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? We know where we will be. The Knot is the #1 brand dedicated to all things weddings, offering fresh ideas and savvy advice via TheKnot.com, through social media and mobile, in magazines and books, and on television and video. Our premium content engages and inspires almost 8 in 10 US brides during this life-changing time as they obsessively seek information, products and inspiration for their weddings. Because of our groundbreaking community platforms, brides trust and bond with our brandand with each otheroffering our advertisers the consummate opportunity to connect with them as they make some of the most important purchase decisions of their lives. Thirteen years old and still driven by the same entrepreneurial spirit that brought us our initial success, The Knot seeks smart and passionate professionals ready to roll up their sleeves. The right candidate for our company will be intelligent, enthusiastic, a problem-solver, and above all, a team player. Warning: Entrepreneurship sometimes entails the excruciating process of creating something from nothing, but we think the sense of accomplishment is spectacular. We hope you agree. We can't wait to see who will walk through the door next. Will it be you? What will your next career entail? We are currently seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Finance Team in our Omaha office and subsidiary, Weddingpages, LLC. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer of Weddingpages, LLC and as a part of our Finance Team will play an important role in overseeing Weddingpages, LLC's accounting functions, as well as coordinating with The Knot's Corporate Accounting functions headquartered in NYC. The core accountability for this position is to manage and direct a corporate accounting staff in excess of 8 in the oversight of corporate accounts including accounts receivable, deferred revenue, revenue recognition, tax accounting. The position will be responsible for a subsidiary that is the largest source of revenue and profitability for The Knot. Accounting and Financial Reporting Maintain current knowledge on all emerging technical accounting issues that affect WeddingPages. Provide guidance in consultation with The Knot's Corporate Accounting team for new accounting issues and complex transactions.Ensure the bank deposits are processed on a daily basis in a timely manner Ensure that all daily and month end reconciliations are prepared accurately and in a timely manner. Prepare the monthly financial statement reporting package that is submitted to the Omaha CFO and the Corporate Accounting team in New York. Work directly with management in preparing new operating/analytical reports. Supporting business development, legal and finance departments with "accounting related" due diligence procedures (for potential acquisitions and significant business transactions). Compliance Work with Chief Compliance Officer and Finance Team to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley requirements are properly enforced. Maintain all SOX documentation and ensure compliance with all SOX procedures on a monthly basis Assist with internal and external audits conducted for financial and SOX purposes Understand the business and accounting transaction flow of the companies for whom we provide financial oversight Team development Manage the Accounting Manager, Staff Accountant, A/P Specialist and A/R Specialist positions within the Accounting Department Maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all job titles within the Accounting Department on a monthly basisMentor and provide training to the Accounting staff Establish annual goals for direct reports through internal system, SuccessFactors Other Assist the Chief Financial Officer of Weddingpages, LLC on projects that may arise Assist the CFO and Senior Financial Analyst in the Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecast process, as needed Other duties and responsibilities as assigned When you walk through the door, we expect you to have: Minimum ten years experience in financial accounting with public accounting and private accounting mix of experience Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.Knowledge of Microsoft Access preferred. Knowledge of Great Plains software experience a plus Ability to manage multiple projects Strong oral and written communication skills Demonstrated management and supervisory experience of team of employees In-depth knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements/practices Demonstrated skill to interface effectively with other departments and developing a company-wide team approach to the company's financial requirements Exceptional analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work with complex financial information and concepts. Educational and Professional Background CPA required BA or BS degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required, masters degree a plus. This person must be highly motivated with the demonstrated ability to work on many simultaneous projects. Excellent communication skills are essential for interaction with accounting/finance staff, sales reps, business managers, account services and executive management What we provide: Our benefits package includes excellent medical, vision and dental insurance; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; flex spending for health care and dependent care; Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) with match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan, casual work environment, paid holidays, paid vacation and more! Interested? Tell us why. Email Register to View with your current resume and salary requirements. The Knot and The Bump are always seeking All Stars for our various divisions. Please email Register to View with general candidacy in the subject line if you wish to apply for other positions at The Knot. We will be in touch quickly if your resume matches what we need, so send it now! If there is an interest HR will contact you, so please no phone calls. We wish you the very best in your job search and know you'd love to work here, because we sure do! The Knot Inc. complies with all federal, state, and municipal laws that prohibit discrimination because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Modify / Close Posting