Controller

Company: Robert Half Management Resources
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description This Controller position might be the job for you, if you're looking for work in a very dynamic and high profile area with significant visibility at executive management level. Are you looking for work as a Controller? There is a fantastic remote opportunity through Robert Half to become part of our client's team, with broad business engagement & impact. Based in Austin, Texas, this Controller position will be a short-term contract / temporary engagement. The Controller will manage the process to ensure that models are correct and are fully accrued each month, verify and hold the operations team accountable to ensure end to end incentive processing, payments, accounting and related financial controls are operating effectively.Your responsibilities

• Attain a thorough understanding of essential financial results and movements across programs, then be able to summarize and discuss them with key business partners
• Support SOX controls through the collation of evidence and qualitative discussion of monthly financial results across global programs
• Continuous reviewing of actual spend against budget, as well as directing actions needed for any expected shortfalls
• Analyze and observe controls to ensure they are effectively designed and operating in partnership with compliance
• Engage with various business partners for a variety of program controllership and FP& A activities such as upholding accurate accrual models and appropriate accounting, as well as true-up activities. Also answer questions from business, area and subsidiary controllers
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes and tools for the accountable programs
• Confirm familiarity of key financial results and movements across programs to summarize and discuss with key business partners
• Work closely with Treasury to provide timely cash flow forecastsRequirements - Prior background in engaging virtually with teams around the globe and providing leadership across finance teams
• 10+ years professional accounting and controllership or public accounting and internal controls experience and/or Internal Audit or Controls and Compliance
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with experience in establishing trusted advisor/consultant relationships and proven ability to influence Executives and Business Decision Makers
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant field
  • CPA and/or CMA preferred
  • Exquisite understanding in office and accounting computer systems
  • Implement and improve changes in procedures immediately
  • Month end closings experience
  • Background working with Monthly Account Reconciliation
  • Expertise in Month-end Close Activities
  • Month-end Reports experience
  • General familiarity with Month-end Financial
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Month-end Close Activities
  • Month-end Reports experience highly preferred
  • Foundational knowledge in Month-end Journal Entries
  • Practical knowledge of Month-end Journal Entries
  • Earlier work involving Annual External Audit
  • Deep understanding of Month-end Financial
  • Adeptness in month end closings
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and vendor management skills
  • Working knowledge of ERP system Robert Half is the worlds first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to temporary professionals. Visit https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information. 2022 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking Apply Now, youre agreeing to Robert Halfs Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use) .

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