Assistant Controller

Pharmacists Mutual • Full-time • Remote (Des Moines, IA, US) • 1w ago

Why have FUN when you can have PhUN?!?! At Pharmacists Mutual, we've cultivated a unique culture centered around our employees and the goal of profitable results, all while putting our members at the heart of our mission and vision. If Relationships, Integrity, Citizenship, and Excellence align to your core values, you'll want to make us your employment home. All you have to do is knock. Smiles and opportunity are waiting inside just for you.

The position will be responsible for assisting the Controller with financial reporting including monthly and quarterly financial statements, corporate accounting policies, technical SAP (statutory accounting principles) and GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) research and analysis, and external audit oversight

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Assistant Controll

erMakes key decisions timely and independently, using personal knowledge and discretio
n.Engages with Executive team on strategic matters that affect multiple departments of the Compan
y.Demonstrates leadership style and motivates team to achieve a common goal by demonstrating the professional behaviors expecte

d.Determines strengths and growth needs of team members and provides effective feedback on development opportunitie

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Essential Functi

onsEssential functions may include, but are not limited to the followin

g: Assists with managing month-end financial statement preparation processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency with company polici
es.Approves Pharmacists Mutual and PMC Advantage invoic
es.Serves as the system administrator for finance department applicatio
ns.Assists with review of quarterly and annual regulatory financial filin
gs.Supports the Controller with the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectiv
es.Manages finance department staff as assigned, including performance, training, supervision, and time card manageme
nt.Assists external auditors throughout annual audit process
es.Coordinates with the Controller to create annual budgets and forecasts, while simultaneously recommending financial and operating pla
ns.Complies with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filin
gs.Provides financial data to Controller to assist with the reporting of the status of the Company's financial condition. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societi

es.Knowledge, Skills and Abiliti

es Thorough knowledge of insurance accounting principles and practices, and general knowledge of GAAP accounti
ng.Knowledge of insurance taxati
on.Excellent financial analysis and technical accounting capabiliti
es.Develop and manage company and department budge
ts.Ability to communicate complex financial issues in simple, understandable ter
ms.Thorough knowledge of employee management principles including supervision, training, and performance evaluati
on.Strong executive presence to be able to present analyses and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive manageme
nt.Strong analytical skills, with high degree of organization and attention to deta
il.Ability to manage and improve process
es.Ability to use initiative and apply innovative thinking while effectively managing the team, including setting priorities, objectives and goa
ls.Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with executive manageme
nt.Ability to work independently to make critical decisions and analyze complex issu
es.Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations in consultation with Legal Couns
el.Obtain and utilize sensitive information discreetly and objective
ly.Read, interpret, and input data efficiently and accurate
ly.Determine when to escalate concerns to executive manageme
nt.Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage diverse projects simultaneous
ly.Exceptional oral and written presentation skil
ls.Utilize computer and related software effective
ly.Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuati

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Experience and Education Qualificat

ions
Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of related experience with at least 2 years in leadershi
p; orMaster's Degree and 6 years of related experience with at least 1 year in leade

rship
Preferred Qualific