Assistant Controller

Opportunities Abound at SOUND

SOUND Behavioral Health is growing and welcoming an assistant controller to our team in Tukwila, WA! SOUND is one of King County’s most comprehensive providers of quality mental health and addiction treatment services, supporting our area’s most vulnerable populations. 

The Assistant Controller supports and collaborates with the Director of Accounting (Controller) in the management and oversight of the core accounting functions of the organization, including general ledger management, cash management, audit readiness, and financial planning. This individual works closely with both the Director of Accounting and the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer to support the organization’s overall financial and operational management.

Schedule: Typically Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

Location: In office at our Tukwila office (6400 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188). 

We are accepting applications until 5:00pm on December 8.

Accounting Administration

· Collaborates with and supports the Director of Accounting with evaluation and recommendations on the adequacy of financial policies, operating practices, and controls.

· Leads/supports implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

· Conducts research as needed to inform analyses/recommendations on organizational compliance with GAAP.

· Collaborates on and takes a lead role as assigned in preparation for and participation in the organization's annual audits and tax filings.

· Supports and partners with the Director of Accounting to ensure a compliant and accurate monthly and year-end financial close, including preparation of related reports, statements, and analyses.

Financial Planning

· Participates in development, implementation, ongoing enhancement, and maintenance of the organization’s P&L forecast.

· Provides supporting analyses and consultation to inform the organization’s capital expense planning process.

· Supports or leads the development and evaluation of proformas and financial plans related to new services, projects, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), including balance sheet and income statement impacts.

· Provides coaching to accountants on the development of analyses.

Financial and Cash Management

· Maintains and enhances the organization’s medium and long-range cash forecast and forecast methodology.

· Oversees account balances to ensure cash adequacy for expected outflows and recommends transfers as needed.

· Provides analyses and consultation on capital structure, including investment and debt structure.

· Assists in maintaining and updating fixed assets, asset depreciation, and lease liability accounts on the balance sheet; reconciles CIP balances and advises on balance sheet impacts with attention to cash adequacy.

General Ledger

· Ensures the general ledger structure is current and relevant; recommends and makes updates as directed by the Director of Accounting.

· Recommends new accounts to the general ledger structure as needed to accurately reflect programmatic and other organizational changes.

· Reviews and approves assigned team members' journal entries and supporting schedules.

· Ensures general ledger account reconciliations, along with intercompany accounts and related subsidiary ledgers, are completed and reviewed on a monthly basis. Identifies and corrects reconciliation issues in a timely manner.

Organizational Support

· Provides backup to the Senior Accountant on cash reconciles, Yardi-related closing work, and reconciliation tasks.

· Manages the day-to-day relationship with the organization’s bank(s).

· Supports/participates with the Director of Accounting in working with external organizations as needed.

· Adds vendors to the organization’s accounting system of record, noting reasonableness of vendors.

· Maintain and update process documentation.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

· Provides oversight and support of the organization’s financial functions as designated by the Director of Accounting, including periods of time when the Director of Accounting is unavailable.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

KEY WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Establishes and maintains positive, ethical, and professional working relationships with Finance teams, Sound team members, clients, vendors, and other professionals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting required. Master’s degree in business/accounting preferred.

· At least five (5) years related experience in a senior accounting role or roles with increasing responsibility and complexity required.

· Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Possess broad background and proven skills in all areas of fiscal management.

· Extensive knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and related principles and procedures.

· Proven sound business judgment and strong problem-solving skills.

· Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and accurate keyboarding and ten-key skills.

· Experience with automated accounting systems (NetSuite preferred).

· Excellent verbal and written communication and personal interaction skills, with an emphasis on customer service and support. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

· Excellent analytical, time management, and organizational skills; detail-oriented with consistently accurate results.

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, with the ability to provide guidance to others involved in a problem-solving process.

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business contracts and/or grants, spreadsheets, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

· Ability to interpret an extensive variety of clinical or technical information and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

· Knowledge of HIPAA requirements that pertain to client information and client privacy.

· Ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with team members at all levels, clients, and vendors, and with varying educational, professional and economic backgrounds; ability to work compassionately with people having mental illness.

· Ability to function as a member of a team, leading within the scope of the position and contributing whenever possible.

· Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, manage multiple duties and priorities, and maintain high standards for accuracy, productivity, and confidentiality.

· Must successfully pass criminal background checks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to sit at a desk for four or more hours a day, and use office equipment, including phones and computer keyboards, for four or more hours per day. Individuals must be able to engage vendors, team members, clients and others over the phone and in-person by voice. Regular attendance is an essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential position functions.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Team members will be required to follow any other position-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.