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Robert Half Controller in Saginaw, Michigan
Description
Our Saginaw County client is seeking an Interim Controller. As the Interim Controller you will be responsible for managing the finance and administration team, schedule and lead weekly meetings and present the monthly financial packet to the Board of Directors. The Interim Controller approves the biweekly payroll, check runs and requisitions and bank reconciliations. The Interim Controller reviews and summits quarterly reports to federal and government agencies.
The ideal Interim Controller will have 5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, accounting, or related field with at least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity. A degree in finance or accounting and knowledge of grant accounting and federal, state and local contracts is also required. The interim Controller will need to have Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail. This is a long term opportunity for the right candidate.
Requirements - Working knowledge of ERP system
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with experience in establishing trusted advisor/consultant relationships and proven ability to influence Executives and Business Decision Makers
Excellent analytical, organizational, and vendor management skills
Implement and improve changes in procedures immediately
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant field
- CPA and/or CMA preferred
5+ years professional accounting and controllership or public accounting and internal controls experience and/or Internal Audit or Controls and Compliance
Well-versed in office and accounting computer systems
Proven ability to provide leadership across finance team by engaging with different groups around the world via virtual communication
Comprehensive knowledge of grant accounting
Government Grants experience
Demonstrated knowledge of Balance Sheet Reviews
Federal Grant experience preferred
Knowledge of Monthly Financial Reporting
Monthly Financial Close experience
Adeptness in Microsoft Excel
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