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Robert Half Controller in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Description Robert Half is filling a Controller job opening which will have broad business engagement and impact with a business in the Manufacturing field. This Controller position is for candidates who can 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. The Controller position will be located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is a short-term contract / temporary engagement. You'll thrive in this position if you're looking for work in a very dynamic and high profile area with significant visibility at executive management level.
Key responsibilities
Ongoing monitoring of actual spend against budget, as well as leading actions needed for any expected shortfalls
Obtain understanding of key financial results and movements across programs to summarize and discuss with key business partners
Obtain understanding of key financial results and movements across programs to summarize and discuss with key business partners
Collaborate with various business partners for various program controllership and FP& A activities such as ensuring accrual models are accurate and accounting methods are appropriate, as well as true-up activities and answer queries from business, area and subsidiary controllers
Support SOX controls through the collation of evidence and qualitative discussion of monthly financial results across global programs
Work closely with Treasury to provide timely cash flow forecasts
Review and monitor that controls are designed and operating effectively in partnership with compliance
Manage all processes and tools for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting accountable programs Requirements - Implement and improve changes in procedures immediately
Collections management experience preferred
Foundational knowledge in Business to government (B2G)
Strong familiarity with manufacturing
Solid understanding of month end closings
Strong analytical skills with ability to implement solutions and vendor management experience with good organizational skills
ERP system knowledge required
Excellent proficiency in office and accounting computer systems
Background in virtual engagement with global teams around the world and being a leader across finance teams
Professional accounting and controllership or public accounting and internal controls experience and/or Internal Audit or Controls and Compliance
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant field
- CPA and/or CMA preferred
Aptitude for communication and negotiation, building trusted advisor/consultant relationships and influencing Executives and Business Decision Makers
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