The American Association for Justice (AAJ®) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations.

AAJ is seeking an Assistant Controller for its Finance department. The Assistant Controller is responsible for maintaining internal controls and supports financial reporting for AAJ and related entities. In this role, the Assistant Controller must be able to apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and to provide accurate financial data for management review.

Responsibilities:

• Setup and maintain all accounting and budgeting systems, including Sage Intacct and Dynamic Budgets or their successors.
• Collaborate with the Controller and CFO to develop and maintain Intacct financial reports to aid decision making for the departments and executive team.
• Provide training and guidance to departmental users of Intacct, Dynamic Budgets and other Finance applications.
• Support role in the preparation of the annual budgets for AAJ and the Education Fund and provides support to other AAJ departments as needed.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing process for all entities, including recurring journal entries and NetForum revenue recognition.
• Run monthly financial statement reports for review by Controller and CFO.
• Review monthly financial statements and analyze actual results compared to budgets and projections.
• Prepare and review certain monthly Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations including deferred revenue.
• Lead and manage a team of two direct reports: the Senior Accountant and the Accounts Payable Accountant.
• Oversee the daily operations of direct reports, excluding payroll reviews, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of accounting functions.
• Assist the Controller in monitoring the Finance team’s workload to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources.
• Work closely with Business Development & Meetings departments to reconcile deferred revenue related to convention registrations, exhibits and sponsorships.
• Collaborate with Controller to set up new vendors and manage vendor data changes in MineralTree/Intacct.
• Support expense report general ledger journal entry preparation.
• Prepare financial statements as needed for Foundation and AAJ PAC.
• Support the annual financial statement audit by preparing reconciliations and schedules.
• Administer annual charitable registrations and renewals with outside vendors.
• Assist Controller and perform ad-hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• BS. degree in Accounting and CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 8+ years full-cycle accounting experience with associations or not-for-profits required. Some public accounting experience preferred. Knowledge and experience applying general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) required.
• Proficiency with entire Microsoft Office Suite products. Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Proficiency with automated accounts payable platforms. MineralTree preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct is strongly preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Must be detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Benefits and Perks for Working with AAJ:

• Hybrid work schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday and 100% remote work for the month of August (for most employees)
• Comprehensive health insurance which includes, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401K with an employer match
• Generous paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, parental), 11 federal holidays, and paid time off between Christmas and New Years
• Subsidized metro transit and/or parking benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Company social events
• Office conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in downtown Washington, DC

AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please!

About American Association for Justice

American Association for Justice (AAJ) delivers Exceptional Education, Unparalleled Advocacy, and a Dedicated Community of Trial Lawyers Fighting for Justice. AAJ promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims' rights—particularly the right to trial by jury—and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety. With members worldwide, and a network of U.S. and Canadian affiliates involved in diverse areas of trial advocacy, AAJ provides lawyers with the information and professional assistance needed to serve clients successfully and protect the democratic values inherent in the civil justice system.

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