Controller Consultant - Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States - 5490 - RGP

About This Role

As a Controller Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in assisting clients in a variety of challenging projects and the delivery of effective financial processes and controls that support business objectives and operational needs.

What You Will Work On

· Work closely with Accounting and Finance Directors and other key business leaders to provide support and drive financial objectives, make recommendations to support development of the company’s overall business strategy and act as a true business partner to the client’s leadership

· Help Manage the month-end accounting close, ensuring accurate and timely results that are in accordance with US GAAP requirements, review and analyze internal financial data to identify issues, opportunities and trends to provide business owners and senior leaders with financial data that will support decision making

· Work with business unit Controllers to oversee the reporting process and cost accounting initiatives.

· Install and maintain a proper control environment and culture to limit business risk and exposures.

· Lead people to implement change through coaching, training, and clear objective setting in order to meet the client’s short-term needs and long-term goals

What You Will Bring

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or related field required

· Master’s Degree preferred

· CPA, CMA preferred

· 10-plus years of professional experience in public accounting, related consulting and/or manufacturing industry experience in a larger company setting.

· Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); technical accounting and financial analysis preferred. Experienced with general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, financial statements, and variance analysis

· Excellent communication and facilitation skills, ability to build relationships and foster trust at all organizational levels

· Experience working with large ERP systems, such as Blackline and HFM, and advanced technical skills

· Ability to work onsite in Ann Arbor, Michigan 2-3 days a week

What You Can Expect

Variety of workplace arrangements including hybrid, remote, onsite.  
Compensation commensurate with employee qualifications, experience, and other factors including geographic location, market, and operational factors. 
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase plan, Professional development program, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)
An inspirational place for you to do your best work, be engaged in meaningful ways, and continually develop the skills, competencies, and qualities that set our team apart.

What We Do

As a next-generation human capital firm, we connect the best talent in the market to execute transformation and high-value projects for our global clients—solving problems in the areas of Business Transformation, Governance, Risk and Compliance, and Technology and Digital Innovation. 

Our unique consulting model allows you the radical flexibility and control you demand in the “Now of Work,” enabling you to define your career path based on your expertise, passion, desire to travel, work environment and life stage. At RGP, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical underpinnings of our shared values. We recognize diversity as a strength that is cultivated through our culture, our people, and our business.  

RGP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected trait and encourage all applicants to apply. 

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