Assistant Controller
Houston Advanced Research Center, The Woodlands, TX

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and CPA required; MBA preferred.
Minimum of four to six years experience in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Big 5, nonprofit experience, and/or government contracting experience, a plus.

Desired skills: Hands-on experience of generally accepted standard cost accounting principles, financial analysis and report preparation experience; good quantitative and analytical skills; computer proficiency using Microsoft Office and accounting software, knowledge of OMB circulars, a plus. Good verbal and written communication skills; adept at utilizing and leveraging technology; think strategically and at a detail level; be a visionary able to develop and implement "best practices", Strong understanding of accounting systems and processes and good interpersonal skills.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Analyze trends, costs, revenues, and financial commitments incurred to forecast future revenues and expenses. Analyzes and creates pro-forma financial information. Coordinates and participates in the development, preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial information to assist senior management's decision-making. Monitors compliance to operating policies. Assists in building a structure that supports business plans with an efficient, effective, proactive financial control function that can support growth and change. Assist with development of pricing models to ensure profitability. Work with Sr. Accounting clerk in cash flow planning and control. Coordinate tax filing. Primary contact for year-end financial audit. Prepares and reviews monthly financial management reports, including P and L statements and balance sheets. Prepares semi-monthly aging reports for receivables, inventory and work-in-process. Develop ad hoc reports and analysis and present findings to management. Uses accounting transaction and reporting systems to generate reports, respond to inquiries, conduct research, and identify and resolve problems. Develops and implements processes to ensure adequate internal controls are in place. Prepares year-end consolidated financial statements and related supplemental support. Provides assistance for the following areas: general ledger, asset accounting, accounts receivable, employee loans, accounts payable/ travel, payroll banking, cash management and debt service and procurement activities. Reconciles expenses and revenues for accounts, identifying, researching and correcting errors on a timely basis. Other duties as assigned.

Please visit http://www.harc.edu/harc/Content/About/Jobs/ to apply for this position.

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