What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Robert Half?
Identify issues and resolve problems in this stimulating Assistant Controller position. This role would be best suited for candidates who consider themselves a self-starter. The Assistant Controller will collaborate with the Controller to supervise the accounting staff. This permanent employment opportunity is based in the Oyster Bay, New York area. Work with an established company by applying to this opportunity through Robert Half.
Key responsibilities
- Urge accountability and the meeting of deliverables
- Innovative preparation and coordination of fiscal year-end audits
- Other distinguished duties when required
- Develop relevant and timely reports on financial data analytics like the monthly flash report, actual spend against budgets/outlook, and key financial metrics
- Guarantee regular account reconciliation to completion
- Endorse implementation and confirm adherence to accounting policies and procedures
- Draw up numerous procedures, policies, and technical accounting analyses
- Inspect and make Ad Hoc financial reports
- Partake in the preparation of GAAP financial statements, including budgeting and forecasting
- Support to ensure a competent, trained staff through development, regular assessment, and goal setting
- Backfill for Controller where necessary
- Facilitate the accounting team during the closing process to see to it that deadlines are met
- Recognize and grow process improvements to streamline reporting and improve team efficiency
Requirements
- 5 years of general accounting experience
- Expertise in general ledger
- Financial reporting experience desired
- Deep understanding of monthly close for several legal entities
- Experience with supervising staff
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Ability to multitask efficiently and prioritize work
- Strong communication and social skills and able to receive criticism well
- Candidate must possess first-rate analytical, quantitative and social skills
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
