Controller

Description If you're looking for a Controller position where you will have broad business engagement and impact, Robert Half's new opportunity might be right for you. To thrive in this position, you will need to be able to 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 Elkridge, Maryland and is a long-term contract / temporary engagement. This position will work in a very dynamic and high profile area with significant visibility at executive management level.How you will make an impact

Acquire understanding of key financial results and movements across programs to summarize and discuss with key business partners

Ensure timely cash flow forecasts in collaboration with the Treasury

Continuous reviewing of actual spend against budget, as well as directing actions needed for any expected shortfalls

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

Manage all processes and tools for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting accountable programs

Acquire a thorough 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

Analyze and oversee controls to ensure they are effectively designed and operating in partnership with compliance Requirements - Process Improvement experience

Professional accounting and controllership or public accounting and internal controls experience and/or Internal Audit or Controls and Compliance

Highly skilled at communication and negotiation with prior experience creating trusted advisor/consultant relationships and influencing Executives and Business Decision Makers

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant field

CPA and/or CMA preferred

Comprehension of ERP system offerings is preferred

Excellent proficiency in office and accounting computer systems

Capacity to assess process and internal control weaknesses and identify improvements

Demonstrated ability to implement solutions, strong analytical and communication skills as well

Demonstrated ability to provide leadership across finance team by engaging with different groups around the world via virtual communication

Robert Half is the world’s 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,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use) .