Description Robert Half is actively looking for a Controller. This is a very innovative, prestigious area with significant visibility at executive management level. In this Controller role, your responsibilities will include managing processes to ensure models are accurate and fully accrued on a monthly basis, and holding operations team accountable that end to end incentive processing, payments, accounting, and related financial controls are operating at an effective rate. The Controller position will be located in Seattle, Washington and is a long-term contract engagement. Key responsibilities
Recognize key financial results and movements across programs, then summarize and discuss them 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.
Supervise reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes and tools for the accountable programs
Evaluate and observe controls to ensure they are designed and operating effectively in partnership with compliance
Ongoing review of actual spend against budget and direct necessary actions needed for any expected shortfalls
Obtain understanding of key financial results and movements across programs to summarize and discuss with key business partners
Collaborate with the Treasury to deliver cash flow forecasts in a timely manner Requirements - Implement and improve changes in procedures immediately
Biotech experience preferred
Month end closings experience
SAP experience desired
Auditing experience preferred
Proven analytical skills with ability to implement solutions and vendor management experience with good organizational skills
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
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership across finance team by engaging with different groups around the world via virtual communication
Good understanding of ERP system is highly valued
7+ years detail oriented accounting and controllership or public accounting and internal controls experience and/or Internal Audit or Controls and Compliance
Excellent efficiency in office and accounting computer systems
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 works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.© 2024 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/us/en/terms) .