Assistant Controller - Construction

Calista Corporation Regular JOB SUMMARY The Assistant Controller will work under the guidance of the Construction Controller to prepare, review, and report financial data, supervise accounting staff, and strengthen the general accounting functions. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Review and/or prepare monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and project ledger to general ledger reconciliations for multiple companies. Review and approve accounts payable invoices and expense reports, including invoice details and GL coding in Texada and Viewpoint Spectrum. Prepare financial reports and analysis for management. Monitor fixed asset accounts for multiple companies. Complete intercompany invoicing. Research complex accounting transactions and ensure reporting is in compliance with US GAAP, internal and external reporting requirements, and corporate policies. Assist with audits and help ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Document policies and procedures and recommend improvements to current processes. Mentor new and existing accounting staff. Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. Perform other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job assists in supervising the accounting department. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data. Knowledge and working experience using Viewpoint Spectrum and Texada products or ability to learn new accounting systems. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with employees, business partners, and clients via written and verbal communication methods. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, and make decisions based on available information. Ability to use judgment and discretion. Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work productively under pressure. Ability to work with concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail. Ability to be detail orientated, organized, and responsive to customers, vendors, and co-workers. Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum of five years’ progressive experience in accounting. Minimum of one-year supervisory experience. Viewpoint Spectrum and Texada experience preferred. CPA, CMA or MBA highly preferred Experience in construction preferred. Ability to pass a drug, background, reference, and credit screening. WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. PREFERENCE STATEMENT Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g). EEO STATEMENT Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice. Apply To This Job