Responsibilities and Duties
Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Support month-end and year-end close process
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Additional controller duties as necessary
**Desired and Required Skills & Experience **
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
Advanced degree in Accounting
CPA or CMA preferred
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Experience with creating financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
**Desired and Required Skills & Experience **
Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community is non-negotiable
The belief that all students can learn at a high level, regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status
Ability to multi-task and work with an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment
Team player: demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow through, and flexibility
Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate feedback
Innovative, creative, organized, and willing to take risks
Compensation
Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.
Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.