COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Salary: $129,000.00-$140,000.00 annually
This represents the good faith estimate
of the annual salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position upon hire, based on the selected candidate's experience, education,
skills, internal alignment, and overall business needs.
In select cases, and depending on market conditions or exceptional candidate
qualifications, compensation may exceed this range, provided it aligns with applicable law and our compensation policies.
Aztec Shops
offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a CalPERS defined-benefit retirement plan; a choice of CalPERS medical plans and
dental coverage with significant employer contributions for employees and eligible dependents; and employer-paid basic life/AD&D and
long-term disability insurance. Eligible employees may also qualify for lifetime medical benefits upon meeting applicable age and service
requirements. Additional benefits include 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, paid holidays, up to $5,000 per year in
tuition reimbursement, voluntary 403(b) and 457 retirement savings plans, flexible spending accounts, employer EAP including financial
wellness resources, and additional employee benefits.
Additional information about our compensation scales is available at: www.aztecshops.com/employment.
SUMMARY:
The Associate
Director of Financial Services, reporting to the Financial Services Director, will lead the day to day operations of the Financial Services
Department, including Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax, Accounts Receivable, Sales Audit and compliance with local, state and federal
law. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual who excels at learning new processes and analyzing complex financial
information. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in analyzing large datasets using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Workspace and
Financial Management Software as well as strong leadership skills, an aptitude for strategic thinking and a commitment to high standards of
financial integrity and compliance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DEPENDING ON LOCATION:
NOTE: The
duties listed below are examples of the variety and general nature of those performed by employees in this job description. The list is
descriptive only and should not be used for any other purpose. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. This is not an all-encompassing list and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The
responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Oversee and manage the month-end close process to
ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements. This includes the preparation of various analyses, statements and reports as
needed, ensuring all financial information is accurate, complete, and delivered within established deadlines. - Identify and implement
enhancements to streamline and optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the month-end close process. - Responsible for complex
accounting concepts and principles, including but not limited to Long Term Debt and Lease Accounting (ASC 842), ensuring accurate
application and compliance with relevant standards. - Provides operating managers and non-financial personnel training in the use and
interpretation of financial data. - Oversee the year-end audit process, serving as the primary liaison with auditors to ensure a
smooth and efficient audit. Coordinate the preparation and delivery of necessary documentation and respond to audit inquiries as
needed. - Coordinate and lead the preparation and development of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and
accurate financial reporting. - Identify and address issues related to financial accounting software, offering effective solutions to
meet organizational needs and improve system functionality. - Maintain and update the chart of accounts, including the creation of new
hierarchical, statistical, and general ledger accounts as required to support financial reporting and organizational needs. - Manage
and oversee all aspects of bank account administration, including account set-up, maintenance, reconciliation, and ensuring optimal use of
bank services. - Select, train and evaluate team members while providing leadership and setting priorities. Offer guidance and support
on complex accounting issues, foster cross-training to enhance team versatility, and promote a collaborative environment to achieve
corporate objectives. Regularly assess and adjust work procedures and workloads in response to new developments and changing
needs. - Examines and reviews department expenditures in an effort to maintain cost controls.
- Develops and maintains working
relationships with customers, coworkers, student organizations, faculty, staff, university personnel, government agencies, and
vendors. - Must comply with and ensure continued, consistent compliance with all company policies, and local, state, and federal
laws/regulations including but not limited to: employment, safety, health. - Other duties as assigned.
Job
Requirements:
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
The minimum requirement for
applicants is a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related professional degree, licensed Certified Public Accountant is required,
plus at least seven years experience in accounting and at least two of the seven years in a supervisory capacity or equivalent combination
of education and experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Strong verbal and written communication is essential for clearly conveying financial
information, collaborating with team members and interacting with stakeholders. Requires the ability to follow verbal and written
instructions, guidelines and objectives. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions from employees, subordinates, vendors, other departments, customers and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to solve equations and apply algebraic principles to financial problems such as
calculating interest and analyzing financial ratios. Must have proficiency in calculating present and future values of investments,
amortization schedules and loan repayments. Must have the ability to analyze financial data and trends, identify discrepancies, and provide
insights based on quantitative information.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal
with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions
furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Requires excellent analytical, quantitative skills, organizational and management
skills.
MANUAL DEXTERITY:
Must be able to utilize a computer. Requires the ability to use a variety of
office machines and equipment.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:
Must have the ability to talk/expressing and/or
exchanging ideas and hear/perceiving sounds.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to operate office equipment
such as computers, copy machines, fax machines, and to operate a 10-key calculator. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently required to sit; handle objects; keypad or papers and reach. Extensive use of computers and monitors is required. Physical demand
requirements are at levels for sedentary work. Employees are occasionally required to stand, walk/move. Must be able to move, lift or carry
heavy objects or materials up to 10 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision for
extensive reading and interpretation of reports and documents.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND HAZARDS
Work is
regularly performed in a traditional office setting but includes potential off-site work at venues and other operating units. There may be
exposure to airborne particles created from incoming boxes and merchandise. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to
moderate. Occasionally will be required to attend outdoor events at Snapdragon (and other campus locations) that would require prolonged
walking, standing and exposure to varying weather conditions, dust allergens, work temperatures and noise. Ability to occasionally work
nights, weekends and holidays as business needs dictate.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
The person holding this
position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act pursuant to California Penal Code Section
11166.5.
BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION:
A background check will be conducted after a conditional
offer of employment is extended by the company and accepted by the applicant and must be satisfactorily completed prior to any applicant
beginning work in a full-time, part-time non-student, or sensitive student capacity with Aztec Shops Ltd.
Background checks will
include, at minimum, verification of education and employment histories, criminal records, national sex offender registry check, and
references. Additionally, based on the nature and scope of the position, the background check may also include a credit report, motor
vehicle report, and verification of professional licenses.
Failure to answer background check questions honestly, and satisfactorily
complete the background check may affect the employment status of applicants or continued employment of current Aztec Shops employees who
apply for promotional positions which require a background check.
Aztec Shops Ltd. complies with all applicable federal, state and
local laws, including California Fair Chance Act, when conducting background checks.
Aztec Shops will consider qualified applicants
with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a
background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Aztec
Shops is concerned about criminal history that is directly related to the job, you will be given notice and an opportunity to respond and
provide additional information such as rehabilitation efforts or mitigating circumstances, or information pertaining to the accuracy of the
background report. Aztec Shops will consider all evidence of rehabilitation and mitigating circumstances. Find out more about the Fair
Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act
webpage.
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