Assistant Controller - Trans World Radio

Assistant Controller

Organizational Information:

Region:                                     Corporate
Field Service Location:            Cary, NC
Department:                             Finance
This position reports to:          Regional Controller, Corporate
Classification:                          Exempt
Personnel Type:                       Full time; salaried
Team Memberships:                Global Finance Team
 
Purpose and Scope of the Role: 

• To manage day to day accounting
• To monitor accounting records for accuracy and for items needing management’s attention
• To provide financial advice to management
• To monitor and assist management with annual budget preparation
• To be responsible for taxes and for government reporting
• To manage payroll and benefits accounting for all US staff
• To be responsible for backing up the Regional Controller

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Provide accounting instructions to staff, as needed
• Prepare or supervise preparation of recurring monthly journal entries
• Keep account analyses current and make necessary adjustments
• Facilitate monthly close process
• Monitor actual versus budget reports and investigate variances
• Monitor and record investment activity
• Manage accounting for trusts, gift annuities, and other planned giving instruments
• Work with International Controller on audit and audit footnote preparation
• Provide financial advice to management
• Perform final review and approval of cash disbursements by check and ACH transfer
• Oversee payroll, sales, and other taxes and government reporting
• Monitor grants made to TWR’s partner organizations and oversee related reporting
• Oversee payroll and benefits accounting and perform final review of payroll before payment
• Provide reports and analyses related to the annual budget cycle
• Supervise monthly billing cycle activity
• Supervise monthly bank reconciliations
• Reconcile donations to the donor system
• Monitor and test internal controls
• Document accounting procedures, as needed
• Prepare and/or review period-end reports

Focus Areas:

• Accounting entry supervision and monitoring
• Budgeting Process
• Payroll and taxes
• Working with management to monitor and control income and expenses

Experience Requirements:

• Knowledgeable in the Budgeting Process
• Knowledgeable in Management Reporting
• Knowledgeable in Internal Controls and Accounting Standards
• Knowledgeable in International Accounting Practices & Procedures
• Experience with General Ledger non-profit software
• Team Building, Motivating, Analytical Skills, Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Leadership Skills
• MS Office Applications & Internet Usage

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to travel internationally (less than 20%)
• Must be able to work between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, with additional hours as required
• Must be able to work at a computer for extended time periods
• Hazards of the job might include eye strain and fatigue, back pain, hand and wrist strain, and fatigue

 
Qualifications and Core Competencies required:

• Must read, write, speak and comprehend fluent English
• Current CPA or working toward certification
• Agreement with TWR’s International Doctrinal and Position Statements
• Impeccable Integrity

To apply please go to twr.serve to begin the application process.