Assistant Director of Finance jobs in Newark, NJ

A health services network in New Jersey is currently seeking an experienced professional to join their staff as their new Finance Director / Assistant Controller. In this role, the Finance Director / Assistant Controller will be responsible for leading the company's Financial Reporting and Accounting functions, including ensuring the company's quarterly and annual financial reporting meet both GAAP and Statutory financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the quarterly and annual financial reporting process, including ensuring the appropriate disclosures and reporting practices are implemented at SEC standards
• Partner with the Financial Planning and Analysis team to provide actionable financial reporting to the Management team, Board of Directors, and Investors
• Support the external audit of the company’s annual financial statements and quarterly review,
• Research all significant accounting matters that may arise, including new rule adoption projects
• Prepare technical memos and be the internal expert to advise on accounting impacts for the business
• Quarterly statutory reporting and required financial CMS filings
• Develop and manage financial reporting to support C-suite decision making and other various stakeholder requirements
• Develop and maintain Sarbanes Oxley compliant processes
• Lead Consolidation Accounting, Cost Allocations, and Intercompany Pricing, including the establishment and management of an intercompany pricing committee
• Manage the accounting team including all monthly financial close processes
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 10 years of Accounting & Finance experience; 3 years of experience directly managing SEC reporting
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience within the Health Insurance industry
• Experience with Corporate Financial Reporting
• Working knowledge of Google Suite
• Microsoft Office proficient (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

• Master's Degree in Accounting
• CPA or parts passed