Canonsburg, PA

Description The ideal candidate for this Assistant Controller position is an ambitious self-starter who loves analyzing data and applying their technical skills to their work. Robert Half is searching for a team player to join a reputable company as the Assistant Controller. This Assistant Controller position, which is a long-term contract / temporary to hire employment opportunity, is based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.

Your responsibilities

• Handle treasury function to ensure vendors are paid timely and cash forecasts are accurate

Ensure the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close are completed, as well financial statements

• Effectively prepare reporting packages on a monthly and quarterly basis and supply to Board meeting decks

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

• Uphold accounting and reporting policies

• Prepare and manage account reconciliations/analyses for balance sheet and income statement accounts

• Guide and manage external financial audits

• Play an active role in the development of the accounting team, including the staffing, performance management, and training of team members

• Provide external reporting, technical accounting GAAP mentorship, and support to the Company

Other responsibilities may include participation in special projects, system improvements or impromptu analyses/projects as assigned Requirements - Ability to multitask and meet deadlines

• Demonstrated knowledge of Sage X3

• Cost accounting experience desired

• Adeptness in Microsoft Excel

• Month end closings experience preferred

• Manufacturing Cost Accounting experience

• Proficiency in manufacturing

• Forecasting experience

• Relevant industry experience (preferred)

• High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Detailed and have the ability work independently

• Strong technical background in public accounting (GAAP)

• Awareness of upcoming tasks, ability to anticipate needs and pre-plan work

• Related industry experience

• SEC reporting and SOX compliance is a plus

• Demonstrated ability in exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills

• Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively throughout all levels of the company

• Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems

• Bachelor degree in Accounting

Robert Half is the worlds 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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