Assistant Controller

at  Robert Half

If you’re looking to thrive in an Assistant Controller position, this could be the job for you. If you’re looking for work, Robert Half is looking for a highly-skilled Assistant Controller to join a dynamic, fast-growing team. This Assistant Controller position is a long-term contract / temporary employment opportunity and is based in San Francisco, California. Self-starters who combine a real passion for analytics with strong technical skills might be interested in this position.

Your responsibilities in this role

• Maintain accounting and reporting policies
• Supervise financial executive package and control book on a monthly basis to include budget to actual comparisons by department

Finish month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, as well as financial statements

• Supervise and drive external financial audits
• Oversee treasure functions to ensure timely payment for vendors and maintain accuracy of cash forecasts
• Provide GAAP mentorship for technical accounting, external reporting, and support to the Company

Other responsibilities may also include participating in system improvements, impromptu analyses, and special projects as assigned

• Ensure account reconciliations/analyses for balance sheet and income statement accounts are properly prepared and maintained
• Supply external monthly and quarterly reporting packages to Board meeting decks
• Assist in developing the accounting team, which includes staffing, performance management, and training
• Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
• Consumer packaged goods industry experience required
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to anticipate needs and pre-plan work
• Deep understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
• Notable analytical, quantitative and social skills
• Ability to multitask efficiently and prioritize work
• Bachelor degree in Accounting
• US GAAP experience highly desired
• Cost accounting experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger
• Strong familiarity with month end closings
• Consolidations experience preferred
• Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills

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Your responsibilities in this role

• Maintain accounting and reporting policies
• Supervise financial executive package and control book on a monthly basis to include budget to actual comparisons by departmen

Other responsibilities may also include participating in system improvements, impromptu analyses, and special projects as assigned

• Ensure account reconciliations/analyses for balance sheet and income statement accounts are properly prepared and maintained
• Supply external monthly and quarterly reporting packages to Board meeting decks
• Assist in developing the accounting team, which includes staffing, performance management, and training
• Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
• Consumer packaged goods industry experience required
• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to anticipate needs and pre-plan work
• Deep understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
• Notable analytical, quantitative and social skills
• Ability to multitask efficiently and prioritize work
• Bachelor degree in Accounting
• US GAAP experience highly desired
• Cost accounting experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger
• Strong familiarity with month end closings
• Consolidations experience preferred
• Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written, verbal and social communication skill