Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our team in Los Angeles, California. This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity of financial operations and ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements. As a key leader in the accounting department, you will oversee critical aspects of financial management, mentor staff, and support the organization's fiscal goals.
Responsibilities:
- Provide mentorship and training to accounting staff to maintain high-performance standards in financial and accounting tasks.
- Present financial data and insights to staff and management, ensuring clear communication of key information.
- Oversee complex account reconciliations, including investment funds and accrual balances, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare and review general ledger expense allocations, journal entries, and account reconciliations while adhering to internal controls.
- Assist in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, tracking variances between budgeted and actual figures.
- Manage treasury functions, including wire transfers, and maintain effective relationships with banking and investment partners.
- Support the Controller during annual audits, insurance renewals, and compliance with federal and state tax reporting.
- Supervise the corporate credit card program and ensure efficient handling of related processes.
- Collaborate on technology-related initiatives to enhance reporting and process automation.
- Identify and implement process improvements to achieve greater efficiency and scalability in financial operations. Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or financial management roles.
- Proficiency in accounting software systems, including experience with ADP and Concur.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general accounting principles.
- Demonstrated expertise in preparing financial statements and conducting audits.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
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.
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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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