Assistant Controller Accounting Manager

Chandler, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Be the one who makes a difference!

At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers courageous leaders and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients schools students and communities. Be the one who makes a differencewith us.

The Accounting Manager is a key part of a dynamic and growing organization with over 25 legal entities and significant transaction volume conducted in not-for-profit (501(c)3) legal entities. The Accounting Manager reports to the Director of Accounting andis responsible formanaging the day-to-day operations of the accounting department which handles the accounting for Vertexs client Legacy Traditional Schools (which has 27 campus locations in Arizona NevadaSouth Carolinaand Texas). This includes direct supervision of the accounting team. The Accounting Manager will be a strong and engaging leader and a strategic thinker who will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The Accounting Manager should also be willing to be hands-on and detailed when the situationrequires.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.Daily/Weekly Accounting Activities:

Manage day-to-day accounting operations for Legacy entities.
Proactively coordinate with andparticipateona team that consists of the Director of Accounting AP Manager FP&AManagerand their other direct reports to define andaccomplishgoals. Also interact with and support other Vertex and Legacy leaders as needed.
Provide guidance and training as needed to the accounting team and cultivate a positive and engaging environment where team members are valued and have opportunities to learn and grow.
Maintain relationships with banks bond trusteesauditorsand campus staff.

2.Monthly & Quarterly Accounting Activities:

Oversee month-end close including preparation and review of journal entries accountreconciliationsand account analysis ensuring completion within 5-6 business days.
Administration of companypurchasecards.This includes setup balance inquiries limit increases user deactivation and enforcement of purchase card policy.
Ensure grant compliance and proper accounting.
Manage preparation of budget-to-actual variance analysiswith FP&A team.
Implement process improvements and chart of accounts optimization.
Review quarterly reporting for both bond trustees and investors andstateauthorities.

3.Annual and Ad-Hoc Accounting Activities:

Work in coordination with the Director of Accounting and accounting team toassistexternal auditors with information needed for annual audits of each school entity primarily providing a clean trial balance along with clear and detailed supporting workpapers.
Assistin the preparation and review of the Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) which are school-specific financial summaries as required by the state each school is located.
Maintain policies and procedures documentation.
Improve and automate accounting activities to ensure team efficiency and effectiveness improves over time.
Perform special projects as directed by the Director of Accounting or CFO.

4. Supervisory and Managerial Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a team of 3-5 direct reports.
Provide day-to-day tactical and strategic support to team with accounting and ERP knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Education Licensure or Certification:

Bachelors or higher degree in Accountancy or a related field of study from an institution of higher learning or relative experience.
Active CPA license (preferred but not).
Ability to obtain a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Work Experience or Related Experience:

5 years of experience in accounting.
Experience in a multi-company environment.
Workday experience is a plus.
Experience in the education industry is a plus but not a requirement.
Not-for-profit accounting experience a plus.

Specialized Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Strong leadership and management skills.
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills team-oriented focus and ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and learning styles.
Strong communicationskills both written and verbal are essential.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills and decisiveness.
Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and bea strong teamplayer.
Drive for continuous improvement.

Be excited to be a part of our team and grow your career with us!

Be the one who enables us to positively impact over 258000 students across multiple states while driving our growth forward so we can enrich even more lives. Be the one who helps us achieve excellence for over 226 schools that we support with academics finance technology human resources communications marketing facilities construction and food services. Be the one who is a diverse thinker a team player a smart risk taker an innovator and a difference maker by encouraging others to climb higher and reach farther to further education.

Be yourself surrounded by wonderful people who care about you value your unique skills and lift you up.
Be supported in your work by caring leaders and team members who want you to succeed.
Be empowered to make a difference and climb higher and reach farther to change lives through education.
Be well in all aspects of your life from your physical mental and emotional wellbeing to your finances.
Enjoy industry-leading pay rewards referral bonuses with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.
Thrive in a welcoming supportive and inclusive environment where we treat others with fairness and respect celebrate diversity and elevate equality and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.

Be the one who makes a difference!

With an innovative mind a hungry heart and engaging spirit you can change lives through education. Be a part of Vertex Education and lets make a difference together. Apply Today!

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Be the one who makes a difference!At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers courageous leaders and passionate believers in changing lives through education. As a purpose-led education services provider our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired ...