POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for a variety of accounting functions under the guidance and supervision of the Controller.  The primary role of the Assistant Controller will focus on timely and accurate month-end close, maintaining account reconciliations, financial statement preparation and various other projects.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Record monthly journal entries and accurately reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Work closely with Controller to ensure a timely monthly close process.      
• Maintain fixed asset sub-ledgers.
• Prepare well-documented work papers.
• Assist in reviewing invoices for proper expense reporting.
• Maintain up-to-date event codes in the accounting system.
• Record quarterly accruals and other quarterly projects in conjunction with the financial statements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation.
• Complete other ad-hoc projects as necessary.
• Manage and support a team of two senior accountants and four staff accountants.
• Support in overseeing the activities of the ranch corporate accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of monthly internal financial statements
• Participate in a variety of special ranch accounting or reporting projects and compile a variety of special reports

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• 8 years of relevant experience with 5 years of management experience is preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be highly analytical and have an entrepreneurial attitude.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with multiple departments.
• Complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner with minimal oversight.

Willingness to learn and take on additional projects as need