Our client is seeking to hire a contract Controller for a 6-9 month engagement. The role is hybrid based in the Kalamazoo area.
The day-to-day responsibilities include:
Collaborates with chief financial officer and department heads to plan and monitor budget and fiscal integrity for a given year consistent with company mission and goals.
Perpetual reviewing of actual spend against budget, as well as leading necessary actions needed for any expected shortfalls
Analyze and observe controls to ensure they are effectively designed and operating in partnership with compliance
Ensures compliance with all GAAP standards.
Manage all processes and tools for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting accountable programs
Attain comprehension 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
Assemble evidence and qualitative discussion of monthly financial results across global
The ideal candidate will have the following skill set:
Strong familiarity with Month-end Close Activities / Board Package Preparation
Skills to assess process and internal control weaknesses and identify improvements
Proven ability to provide leadership across finance team by engaging with different groups around the world via virtual communication
Comprehension of various ERP system offerings is preferred
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant field
Highly skilled at communication and negotiation with prior experience creating trusted advisor/consultant relationships and influencing Executives and Business Decision Makers
Advanced knowledge in office and accounting computer systems
10+ years professional accounting and controllership or public accounting and internal controls experience and/or Internal Audit or Controls and Compliance
Top notch analytical, organizational, and vendor management skills