Assistant Controller

Midtown Manhattan - New York

Permanent - $95000 / 105000

Multinational Non-Profit

Added on 01/23/2008

About the company
Mission:
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is a world leader in the international exchange of people and ideas. As an organization devoted to opening minds to the world, IIE administers programs for students, educators, young professionals and trainees from all sectors.
The Mission of the Institute of International Education is :
•  Promoting closer educational relations between the people of the United States and those of other countries.
•  Strengthening and linking institutions of higher learning globally.
•  Rescuing threatened scholars and advancing academic freedom.
•  Building leadership skills and enhancing the capacity of individuals and organizations to address local and global challenges.

Job description
Responsibilities :
•  Oversee certain aspects of the Institute's financial reporting requirements (including financial reports to sponsors and 990's)
•  Oversee and coordinate with external auditors on the A-133 audit
•  Oversee and recommend appropriate changes in accounting policies.
•  Supervise a staff of up to 5 individuals
•  Assist the Controller with day-to-day operations of the Division
•  Monthly reconciliation of all income received, including income from the Development Office and the Regional Offices
•  Accounts Receivable: recording of all Accounts Receivable activity in the records of the Institute and prepare reconciliation and reporting, such as aging of receivables
•  Review invoices for the Non-Government grants, contracts and contributions
•  Project reporting: prepare necessary reports for internal and external distribution (e.g., report to sponsors)
•  Create journal entries for reclassification of revenues and expenses from the various programs
•  Review and post journal entries prepared by Controller's Division staff
•  Maintain a variety of files, including, grants, contracts and agreements
•  Respond to accounting inquiries from program personnel
•  Review monthly reconciliations and investigate reconciling items
•  Assist with general ledger analysis, cash management, monthly closing process, quarterly financial statement preparation, and annual financial statement audit.

Who we are looking for
Qualifications:
•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
•  Bachelors Degree in Accounting and at least seven years of relevant government or not-for-profit accounting experience. Should be familiar with indirect cost structures
•  Knowledge of the principles and practices regarding FAS 116 & 117, grants and contracts accounting, including circular A-122 cost principles as it applies to A-133 audits
•  Proficiency with accounting software (not-for-profit accounting software preferred), PCs and MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet
•  Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments concurrently
•  Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills

What's on offer
Compensation is set between $90k and $105k dependent upon previous relevant experience.

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 212-771-6079.
Your application will be sent to Marsha Shanta with the reference UQMS1163287 .

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