Assistant Controller

Company: Michigan Health Information Network Shared Service
Location: East Lansing
Posted on: February 17, 2021

Job Description:

About the role:This position is responsible for supervising the quality of bookkeeping, accounting, and financial reporting for the organization. The Assistant Controller oversees accounting and the implementation and monitoring of internal controls, preparation of financial statements, maintaining cash controls, accounts payable, and managing department operations.What you will do:* Administers and monitors the organization's financial system to ensure that the organization's finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.* Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedure* Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls* Monitors and confirms financial condition by reviewing monthly internal financial statements and providing year-end information to external auditors* Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies* Respond to formal financial or accounting related inquiries* Maintains financial staff orienting, and training employees. Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job resultsWhat you bring to MiHIN:* Bachelor's degree in Accounting and five to seven years relevant work experience.* Thorough knowledge of accounting practices in the public sector, including grant and fund accounting; budget analysis; preparation of financial statements; internal auditing of transactions; accounting software; and, general supervisory practices.* Excellent communication skills (written and verbal English) and organizational skills with high attention to detail and task completion orientation* Prior experience with non-profit financial reporting* Prior experience supervising less experienced staff members - 2-3 years desired* Discrete professional demeanor and ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality* Ability to work independently or under supervision* Ability to multitask when several work products are required* Knowledge of generally-accepted accounting principles and internal controls* Knowledge of MS Word and Outlook * Superior skills in MS ExcelWhat will make us say "wow":* Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business* CPA or CMA certification* Prior experience with both large corporations and small startup organizations* Previous experience with high tech and/or healthcare industriesPosition Reports to: MiHIN Corporate ControllerSupervisory Role: May lead, direct, and supervise the work of others, including internsJob Location: East Lansing, MIFLSA Status: ExemptPowered by JazzHRAKCdMIs86n

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