Vice President of Finance & Assistant Controller - APEI

Vice President of Finance & Assistant Controller

The Vice President of Finance & Assistant Controller is responsible for providing support to the SVP Finance & Corporate Controller, overseeing the Accounting team responsible for all Business Unit accounts, and supervising the general accounting teams, monthly and annual close process, as well as preparing and reporting financial statements conforming to principles of accounting and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

1. Manages the timely preparation and issuance of the monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial reporting by business unit.
2. Assists with the preparation of financial statements and corresponding footnotes for annual GAAS and GAGAS audits, as well as performing financial analytical reviews including variance analysis.
3. Conducts financial business planning for all business units.
4. Utilizes discretion when implementing financial planning and accounting programs, principles, and guidelines within regulatory compliance.
5. Understands and advises leadership on financial impacts to the overall business and business units.
6. Oversees, directs, and organizes the work of the Accounting Managers, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
7. Ensures staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development, responsible for interviewing, hiring, development, and performance appraisals.
8. Maintains and creates business unit cost allocations and reports to shared services governance as needed.
9. Documents, reviews, and maintains adequate and effective internal controls.
10. Prepares, maintains, and adheres to US GAAP Accounting policies, standard operating procedures, and SOX narratives.
11. Collaborates with the SEC team to research the impact of accounting proposals and pronouncements on the company's SEC disclosure, financial position, and financial statements, implementing necessary changes.
12. Identifies and recommends process improvements.
13. Directs the successful completion of the quarterly reviews and annual audits.
14. Participates in merger and acquisition activity as needed.
15. Coordinates the preparation of regulatory reporting as needed.
16. Leads and completes special projects as assigned.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience including 3+ years as an Assistant Controller.
2. Thorough understanding of SOX compliance.
3. Experience managing a team of accountants.
4. Proven experience in staff recruitment and development.
5. Desire to succeed in a high growth, fast-paced environment.
6. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
7. B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's degree preferred.
8. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required.