Discovery Science Center - Posted 3.31.08
Job Title: Controller
Department: Finance
Reports to: Vice President of Finance
Status: Exempt
Objective: Under limited supervision of the Vice President of Finance, performs various accounting functions and supervises and directs the center’s accounting activities such as accounts receivable and payable processing, cash receipts, payroll, accurate financial transaction posting, and financial report and statement preparation, tax returns, grant reporting and record-keeping. An important aspect of this position is to oversee the internal controls in place in the organization and make regular evaluations of their adequacy. This position is responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and supervising accounting personnel, the annual audit, compliance with GAAP. Job includes hands-on accounting duties. Supports the Vice President of Finance by preparing forecasts and proformas as requested.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises and directs accounting and payroll support positions including monitoring and evaluating work performance, assisting with more complex or unusual problems, delegating work task responsibilities, providing training and direction and interviewing and suggesting applicants for departmental hire.
- Prepares monthly financial statements for the Finance Committee and the Board of Trustees, including the “Stoplight Report”.
- Supports the Vice President of Finance by preparing forecasts and proformas and business analyses as requested.
- Write reports or create PowerPoint presentations for board when needed.
- Oversee internal control system throughout all areas of the organization, including quarterly evaluations.
- Supervises accurate and timely preparation of payrolls, filing of payroll tax reports including W-2s and 1099s, maintenance of payroll accounts, payroll records and files, and payment of payroll taxes and related liabilities.
- Coordinates processing of accounts payable and receivable including implementing effective monitoring, verification and coding procedures to ensure accuracy.
- Maintains “metrics” schedules and compiles on quarterly basis. Prepares quarterly bonus check calculations.
- Performs or supervises all general accounting functions such as journal entries, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, audit documents, special reports, etc.
- Responsible for maintaining schedule and timely filing of sales tax returns, Form 990, property tax filings, etc.
- Prepares financial reports and budgets for federal and state grants.
- Continually updates departmental procedures manual.
- Other duties may be assigned, at the discretion of the Vice President of Finance
Qualifications:
- Five years experience including supervision
- Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, and GAAP for not for profit entities.
- Knowledge of MAS90 very helpful.
- High level working knowledge of Excel to quantify and illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons, and/or projections.
- Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
- Non profit experience and CPA desirable but not required.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Efficient record maintenance skills.
- Employee development and performance management skills.
- Knowledge of computerized information systems used in accounting applications.
- Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
- Ability to gather data, compile and analyze information, and prepare reports.
Proven self starter, self motivated, people oriented, team player
Excellent communication, time management and organizational skills required
Computer skills and knowledge of Excel and Word required, MAS90 highly desirable.
Education/experience:
Minimum requirement of Bachelors Degree in a related field or equivalent
Minimum of five (5) years experience in accounting.
Non-profit experience highly desirable
CPA desirable but not required
Edge Resource Partners: FINANCIAL ANALYST (PRICING) - Posted 3.12.08
In the role of Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the sales functions of the company though prospect pricing and product research.
As a Financial Analyst in the Pricing Department, you will be involved in and responsible for:
- Analyzing new cases.
- Preparing term sheets for approved cases.
- Product research.
- Compliance functions with parent company.
- Various ad-hoc spreadsheet creations.
To qualify for this position, you must possess:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting is required.
- At least three years of experience in financial services.
- Advanced PC skills, specifically strong Excel (pivot tables, macros, etc.) skills.
- Great communication skills.
- Exceptional math skills.
- Possess knowledge of price analysis.
If the criteria sounds like the right mix of challenge and opportunity, and you meet the outlined qualifications, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please forward your resume to Jenn Avritt at javritt@edgerp.com or call 949 428 3342 for immediate consideration.
Edge Resource Partners: Senior Tax Accountant - Posted 3.12.08
Edge Resource Partners is a leader in the professional services industry, focused on supporting our clients with high quality professionals for project, interim and permanent positions.
We are seeking a tax professional with high integrity and ethics to join this class act team.
Please contact Jenn Avritt for details at 949 428 3342 or javritt@edgerp.com
Position: Senior Tax Accountant Location: Irvine, CA
Scope of Position
Reporting to the Director of Taxation, this position is responsible for the preparation and review of federal and state income tax returns, preparing tax calculations for various purposes, and shareholder communications. The tax department generates 100+ returns a year.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation and review of tax work papers and tax returns for various entities and individuals.
- Assist in the calculation of extension payments and estimated tax payments.
- Respond to taxing agency notices.
- Represent taxpayers in taxing authority examinations.
- Calculate 263A adjustments and general and administrative percentages to be capitalized using Excel spreadsheets.
- Assist in preparation of projections of taxable income for all entities.
- Assembly check of tax returns.
- Manage tax department work flow, deadlines, and utilization.
- Train and manage staff.
Qualities/Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- General accounting skills.
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to meet deadlines with a professional attitude.
- Experience in spreadsheets including Excel (and Lotus 1-2-3 is advantageous).
- Experience with tax software including ProSystems is advantageous.
Qualifications/Education
- B.S. degree.
Four to five years of tax accounting experience.
Experience in preparation and review of partnership, S-corp, trust, foundation, and individual tax returns.
MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA - Posted 3.6.08
Internal Audit Openings
Our Company
Motorcar Parts of America (MPA) is recognized as the largest remanufacturer of import starters and alternators for North America, and is the world's third largest remanufacturer overall. We are a publicly traded company registered on NASDAQ under the symbol, mpaa.
Join the newly formed internal audit department for which we are seeking two internal audit positions reporting to and supporting the Director of Internal Audit and SOX Compliance (DIA). These positions will be located at our corporate office in Torrance, California.
Staff Auditor
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field
- Accounting or audit credential (CPA, CIA) or significant progress towards it
- Minimum 2 years audit experience (CPA firm or within an internal audit department or combination thereof)
- Must have an audit mind-set, with a good grasp of risks and controls
- Strong ethical values
- Good communication skills
- SOX experience
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Self-motivated, flexible and intuitive
- Strong Excel experience and Word experience
- Ability and willingness to travel to various company locations up to 25%
- Preferred:
Fluent in Spanish
Internal Audit Manager
Same requirements as above, but with addition of:
Required:
- CPA or CIA required
- Minimum 5 years audit experience (big 4 or second tier CPA firm or within an internal audit department or combination thereof)
- Experience in planning, managing, and reporting on audit engagements
Preferred:
- MBA or additional credential (CMA, CISA, CFE)
- Fluent in Spanish
- Maquilladora / NAFTA experience
- Additional IT application experience in Access, Project, PowerPoint, ACL
Chief Financial Officer
: The Laguna Playhouse - Posted 2.25.08
The Laguna Playhouse is a nonprofit professional resident theatre located in Laguna Beach, California. Its mission is “Enriching Lives Through Theatre”. This position reports to the Managing Director, works closely with department heads and appropriate Board Committees and will be instrumental in helping the organization continue its sustainability, growth and success.
Essential Duties
• Establishes and implements financial controls and procedures to ensure fiscal integrity of the organization.
• Manages all aspects of accounting, financial reporting and control systems
• Contributes business strategy to Executive Director and Audit & Finance Committee.
• Monitors and manages revenue and collections procedures.
• Reviews all payments prior to submission for signature and approves the payment and accounting coding of all items.
• Produces and analyzes financial reports.
• Prepares annual operating budget with Managing Director for review and adoption by the Board of Trustees .Coordinates with and prepares all necessary documentation for independent auditor’s annual audit process and report.
• Provides quarterly budget updates for all departments, and reviews with department heads and management.
• Coordinates with and prepares all necessary documentation for independent auditor’s annual tax filing and quarterly tax payments.
• Prepares program budgets, contract documents, expenditure reports, and budget modifications as required by the organization's contributors.
• Prepares financial information for grant applications and reports as needed.
• Monitors compliance with federal, state, local and private funding sources.
• Creates and maintains a weekly cash flow projection, or as necessary.
• Prepares monthly reports comparing actual income and expenses to budgeted amounts.
• Ensures banking services are provided at competitive costs.
• Ensures that funds are appropriately invested to meet short term and investment needs
• Assist in developing lender packages and provide all financial information that is requested or required by the lender.
Job Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least 5 years of progressively responsible and supervisory financial and accounting experience; CPA required; knowledge of and experience in nonprofit organization financial management desirable, but not necessary.
• Broad knowledge of business and accounting practices and technology used to improve financial operations as well as extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong background in financial planning, fiscal operations and internal controls.
• Ability to analyze complex organizations and systems and implement change.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and financial accounting software (MAS90).
• Excellent organizational skills. Self-starter. Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytic and strategic conceptual ability.
Position available immediately. Salary dependent on experience, with full benefits.
Email resume, 3 references to Karen Wood at kwood@lagunaplayhouse.com.
