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Robert Half Controller in Hauppauge, New York
Description
Controller candidates looking for work in a very dynamic and high profile area with significant visibility at executive management level will be interested in this position. Robert Half is looking for Controller candidates interested in being part of our client's team, in a position with broad business engagement & impact. This Controller position will be on a long-term contract basis. If you 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, you might be right for this Controller position.
What you get to do every day
Engage with business partners for various activities such as ensuring accuracy of accrual models, appropriate accounting and true-up activities and answer queries from business, area and subsidiary controllers
Ongoing monitoring of actual spend against budget, as well as leading actions needed for any expected shortfalls
Evaluate and observe controls to ensure they are designed and operating effectively in partnership with compliance
Work closely with Treasury to provide timely cash flow forecasts
Achieve understanding of key financial results and movements across programs to summarize and discuss with key business partners
Comparison of evidence and qualitative discussion of monthly financial results across global programs to support SOX controls
Lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes and tools for the accountable programs
Obtain understanding of key financial results and movements across programs to summarize and discuss with key business partners
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant field
- CPA and/or CMA preferred
Capable of working in office and accounting computer systems
Excellent analytical, organizational, and vendor management skills
Proven communication and negotiation skills, ability to establish trusted advisor/consultant relationships, and capability to influence Executives and Business Decision Makers
Demonstrated ability to manage, lead change, and build process improvements
Experience engaging with teams and providing leadership across finance teams
Adeptness in general ledger
Comprehensive knowledge of Accrual Accounting
General familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated knowledge of QuickBooks
Acquisition Integration experience required
Reclassifications experience highly desired
Proficiency in Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Foundational knowledge in Job Cost
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