Location
Chandler, AZ | United States
Job description
Arizona Liver Health is at the forefront of transformative liver health initiatives and other disease treatments and therapies, dedicated to pioneering research, fostering innovation, and improving patient outcomes.
As we embark on groundbreaking clinical trials and research endeavors, we recognize the critical importance of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. The Controller will play a key role in supporting our team with the accounting expertise needed to drive advancements in health outcomes. This role reports to the Director of Finance.
Essential job functions/duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Embodies the organization’s core values: Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Innovation, & Excellence
- Provide leadership and technical support/training to accounting department in general
- Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies
- Align processes with resources to maximize efficiency & eliminate potential errors in reporting
- Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines to ensure compliance with company policies and government agencies.
- Oversees the payroll process and prepares payroll reports, including reconciliation for tax reporting purposes
- Oversees the financial close process, including completing all financial transactions, expense allocations & accruals for the month, quarter, and year while ensuring no errors or discrepancies recorded in the financial statements before publication.
- Work closely with FP&A / Analytics on annual budget and monthly budget-to-actual reporting metrics.
- Effectively communicates with department leads regarding accounting procedures, departmental spending, and the impact to departmental budgets.
- Prepares / oversees preparation of ad hoc reports as requested
- Working knowledge of inner-company transactions
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
- Hire, train, and oversee the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of accounting staff
- Handles termination process for direct reports as needed
- Resolve conflicts and make decisions aligned with company priorities
- Foster an environment of trust and collaboration
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education, credentials, and/or trainings required
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
- CPA required
Knowledge/skills/abilities required
- Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience as Senior Accountant or related Finance experience
- Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis
- Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
- Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes
- Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.
- Experience supporting Shared Services and affiliate entities
- Thorough understanding of bookkeeping procedures and practices including a strong working knowledge of cash vs. accrual basis accounting
- Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
- Ability and conviction to train in related practices and procedures regarding bookkeeping, general ledger preparation,
- Desire to continually learn and improve personally and professionally; foster and encourage the same desire with direct reports
- Ability to provide insights into the financial health of a company and identify areas of concern.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage time and maintaining an eye for detail
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions thoroughly
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel to automate repetitive tasks, create functional worksheets, and streamline data analysis.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to represent Accounting & Finance Department by effectively communicating financial information to employees, shareholders, and other interested parties
- Proficient in QuickBooks Online use preferred
Supervisory responsibilities
- Supervisory responsibilities are required including ability to train & mentor accounting team members
Work environment
Office setting with hybrid possibilities
Physical demands
- Able to lift at least 15 lbs.
- Able to sit for long periods (at least 50%)
- Able to type and do computer work for long periods
Benefits & Perks:
- Health, Dental, Vision (with HSA plans and employer contribution)
- PTO (3 weeks)
- Sick Time
- 401K with company match up to 6%
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Educational Assistance
- Shared company vehicles for required travel
Travel Requirements
- Some interoffice travel may be required with use of company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
Must have valid documentation and authorization to work in the U.S.
Our company requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all current and future employees. Exemptions can be requested for those with a reasonable health or a religious/sincerely-held belief accommodation.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
It is the policy of the Institute for Liver Health DBA Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other responsibilities may be communicated directly by the reporting manager/supervisor. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Notice to Staffing Agencies: It is our policy that any and all contact with third party staffing or recruitment vendors come through our Talent Acquisition Team directly. We have an established and preferred network of contracted partners that we engage if and when we deem it necessary. We request that staffing agencies refrain from repeatedly contacting our hiring managers or employees directly. Unsolicited resumes, onsite solicitations, and inquiries will not be considered or responded to. Overly persistent or forceful inquires may also be blocked across our network at the domain level as spam. Thank you for your understanding.
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