Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the monthly and annual accounting close processes, which encompass journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and the preparation of financial statements.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger by maintaining proper account balances, classifications, and alignment with supporting subledgers.

• Prepare and evaluate financial statements, supporting schedules, and business-unit financial reports in accordance with relevant income-tax basis accounting principles and GAAP standards.

• Execute and assess accounting activities, which include inventory, cost of goods sold, royalties, revenue recognition, capitalized project work, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses.

• Examine accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, and collections activities, resolving discrepancies while ensuring precise financial records.

• Compile supporting schedules and documentation for external financial statement reviews, tax filings, and other compliance obligations.

• Manage royalty accounting by applying contract terms, reconciling sales data and royalty liabilities, tracking advances and stipends, preparing statements, and facilitating payments.

• Assist with banking operations, including authorized payment processing, bank reconciliations, vendor banking records, and resolving transaction discrepancies, all while maintaining appropriate segregation of duties.

• Implement and monitor established accounting policies and internal controls, including segregation of duties, transaction approvals, and independent verification of payment instructions.

• Review accounting transactions and accompanying documentation for precision, completeness, and adherence to company policies.

• Identify accounting risks, control deficiencies, and reporting inconsistencies, recommending corrective measures.

• Act as a technical accounting resource for the department, offering guidance on complex transactions, reconciliations, and accounting standards.

• Develop and uphold accounting procedures, documentation, and consistent workflows across accounting functions.

• Facilitate enhancements to accounting and royalty systems, reporting, automation, and workflows to boost accuracy and efficiency.

• Collaborate with the Director of Finance & Accounting on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Over 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with substantial responsibilities in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end closing.

• Proven experience in preparing financial statements, performing reconciliations, and applying GAAP.

• CPA designation is preferred.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred.

• Experience in inventory-intensive sectors, such as manufacturing, publishing, distribution, or subscription-based revenue models is preferred.

• Occasional travel to Ascension’s headquarters is required.

• Exemplify and embody Ascension's core values of humility, passion, and integrity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Training & Development

• Work From Home

• Wellness Resources