Controller
Description Are you looking for work as a Controller in a very dynamic and high profile area with significant visibility at executive management level? Robert Half has a fantastic opportunity to be part of our client's team as an Interim Controller with broad business engagement & impact. The Controller position is located in East Syracuse, New York and is on a short-term contract / temporary basis. You might be the Controller we're looking for 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.Your responsibilities in this role
Lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes and tools for the accountable programs
Ongoing monitoring of actual spend against budget, as well as leading actions needed for any expected shortfalls
Review and monitor that controls are designed and operating effectively in partnership with compliance
Acquire a thorough understanding of key financial results and movements across programs to summarize and discuss with key business partners
Collation of evidence and qualitative discussion of monthly financial results across global programs to support SOX controls
Confirm familiarity of key financial results and movements across programs to summarize and discuss with key business partners
Collaborate 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 queries from business, area and subsidiary controllers
Ensure timely cash flow forecasts in collaboration with the Treasury
Requirements - Accounts Payable (AP) experience desired
Professional accounting and controllership or public accounting and internal controls experience and/or Internal Audit or Controls and Compliance
Capacity to assess process and internal control weaknesses and identify improvements
Comprehension of ERP system offerings is preferred
Highly skilled in office and accounting computer systems
Top notch analytical, organizational, and vendor management skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with experience in establishing trusted advisor/consultant relationships and proven ability to influence Executives and Business Decision Makers
Experience engaging with teams and providing leadership across finance teams
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant field
CPA and/or CMA preferred
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