Assistant Controller

Notes To Applicants

• Most roles at Dimensional will be part of our best-of-both hybrid working model. This includes working together in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and choosing to work in the office or remotely on Mondays and Fridays. This maximizes in person collaboration and interaction while simultaneously providing flexibility. This broad universal approach applies to most roles globally with a few exceptions that require more or less time in the office. Please discuss with your Recruiter to confirm the details for this specific role.
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• Here at Dimensional, we strive to be an inclusive workplace for all. Even if you do not match every qualification listed, if you are interested in who we are, what we do, and why we do it, we suggest and encourage you to apply.
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Job Description

This critical accounting role supports the realization of Dimensional’s Corporate Finance Priorities by providing leadership over a multi- year journey to optimize the Company’s accounting close process, through investments in people, process & technology. The objective of this role will be to oversee the core accounting activities and drive continuous improvement and optimization of the Corporate Finance department on a global basis. This role will also play a critical part in the execution of various strategic, technology- led projects focused on process enhancement and automation. This person will support the design and execution of financial accounting and reporting, payables, fixed assets and leases. In addition, this role will play a key part in the execution of multiple automation initiatives to enhance the Company’s ERP platform, as well as driving process improvements throughout the financial close process.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Vision & Strategy: Support the execution and deployment of financial and reporting processes that ensure compliance with GAAP and mitigate risks of misstatement.
• Continuous Improvement Assess current accounting operations and talent, offering recommendations for improvements, and implementing new processes.
• Accounting & Controls Manage the global accounting and control functions of the organization in order to produce timely and accurate monthly financial statements, with direct oversight over financial operations including Accounts Payable, compensation & benefits and general ledger accounting. Accountable for the development, deployment, and implementation of all company policies, procedures, and practices to safeguard the assets of the enterprise and to properly reflect its financial results. Accountable for the accurate and timely interpretation of GAAP and the accurate incorporation of such interpretations into the company’s financial records. Oversees and controls the general accounting activities for the enterprise, including recording company transactions, classifications, and reconciliation of account balances in accordance with US GAAP and company policy
• Data Integrity Provides robust, reliable data with consistent definitions to present a single view of the financial and business facts to support management decisions
• Accounting Policy Oversees and directs accounting questions and judgments for the enterprise; directs and controls the accounts for the firm’s balance sheet. Ensure compliance with business regulations and current on the latest accounting standards
• Audit Oversees and is accountable for planning and execution of the annual audit, through an external public accounting firm, for the firm. Assist with the management of global statutory audits. Functions as the enterprise subject matter expert and principal point of interpretation on all matters resulting from dealings with external accountants and auditors
• Team Leader Attract, develop, motivate, and manage a high-performance and high-potential team
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• 8 - 12 years of progressive and relevant controllership and accounting experience with private industry experience spanning a global enterprise. Big Four, Financial Services or Asset Management experience a plus, but not required
• A CPA license is required
• Knowledge of the Oracle Cloud environment preferred, but not required.
• Experience building and upskilling a team of high- performing accountants, ideally managing and developing teams of 10+ individuals
• Leadership presence and demonstrated ability to drive change and execution in an evolving environment
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills needed to effectively share and engage with internal stakeholders
• Personal drive, energy and the ability to work effectively in a hands- on action- oriented environment
• Promotes values of integrity and accountability- both for you him/ herself and for others. Acts as a player/ coach.
  
  

Dimensional offers a variety of programs to help take care of you, your family, and your career, including comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth.

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or service, unemployment status, citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record, salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates.