Description Robert Half is filling a Controller job opening which will have broad business engagement and impact with a business in the Non-Profit field. 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 White Bear Lake, Minnesota and is a long-term contract / temporary engagement. If you're interested in working in a very dynamic and high profile area with significant visibility at executive management level, this position will excite you!Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Treasury to deliver cash flow forecasts in a timely manner
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
Analyze and observe controls to ensure they are effectively designed and operating in partnership with compliance
Support SOX controls through the collation of evidence and qualitative discussion of monthly financial results across global programs
Manage all processes and tools for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting accountable programs
Confirm familiarity of key financial results and movements across programs to summarize and discuss with key business partners
Ongoing review of actual spend against budget and direct necessary actions needed for any expected shortfalls
Obtain a thorough understanding of essential financial results and movements across programs, then summarize and discuss them with key business partners Requirements
Implement and improve changes in procedures immediately
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant field
CPA and/or CMA preferred
Microsoft Excel experience preferred
Journal entries experience highly desired
Adeptness in account reconciliation
Demonstrated knowledge of financial statement preparation
Month end closings experience desired
Knowledge of Contractual billing
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
Comprehension of ERP system offerings is preferred
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills with experience building trusted advisor/consultant relationships and aptitude for influencing Executives and Business Decision Makers
Advanced knowledge in office and accounting computer systems
Professional accounting and controllership or public accounting and internal controls experience and/or Internal Audit or Controls and Compliance
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