Management Company Controller

Description Robert Half is looking for Controller candidates who are looking for work where they will have broad business engagement and impact. The position's duties include managing the process to ensure that models are correct and are fully accrued each month, verifying and holding the operations team accountable to ensure end to end incentive processing, payments, accounting and related financial controls are operating effectively. Located in Menlo Park, California, this Controller position will be a long-term contract / temporary opportunity. 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!Your responsibilities in this role

Work closely with Treasury to provide timely cash flow forecasts

Obtain understanding of key financial results and movements across programs to summarize and discuss with key business partners

Lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes and tools for the accountable programs

Collation of evidence and qualitative discussion of monthly financial results across global programs to support SOX controls

Continuous reviewing of actual spend against budget, as well as directing 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

Engage 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 questions from business, area and subsidiary controllers

Evaluate and observe controls to ensure they are designed and operating effectively in partnership with compliance Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant field

CPA and/or CMA preferred

Comprehension of ERP system offerings is preferred

Ability to manage, lead change and build process improvements

Excellent analytical, organizational, and vendor management skills

Adeptness in Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics

Deep understanding of Private Equity

Demonstrated knowledge of Family Office

Controllership experience

Foundational knowledge in Great Plains (GPAC)

Asset management experience

Microsoft Great Plains Accounting experience highly desired

Capable of working in office and accounting computer systems

Outstanding communication and negotiation skills with experience building trusted advisor/consultant relationships and aptitude for influencing Executives and Business Decision Makers

Professional accounting and controllership or public accounting and internal controls experience and/or Internal Audit or Controls and Compliance

Background in virtual engagement with global teams around the world and being a leader across finance teams

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 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.© 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) .