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in State College, PA
Controller
Estimated Pay | $55 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | State College, Pennsylvania |
About this job
Job Description
Centre County company is seeking a controller to handle the finance and accounting functions for a new project they have engaged. This role will be a blend of controller. Senior Financial Analyst and Project Management duties.
Primary Responsibilities:
Controllership Duties
· Reconcile and report on a monthly basis sale, orders, backlog, inventories, and trends.
· Prepare financial information and report to management, including designing new reports or implementing information gathering in new areas.
· Complete month end reconciliations and entries under tight deadlines.
· Independently collects, audits, reconciles, and compiles accounting data as required including liaison with both outside and internal auditors.
· Coordinate shared service resources to effectively manage accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting functions.
Financial Planning and Budgeting
· Collaborate with stakeholders to develop comprehensive financial plan and budget for major project spanning multiple phases or years.
· Conduct detailed financial analysis to support budget development, considering factors such as resource allocation, capital expenditures, and operational costs.
· Establish financial milestones and benchmarks to track progress, costs over/under runs and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Financial Monitoring and Reporting
· Implement robust financial tracking mechanisms to monitor expenditures, forecasts, and variances throughout the project lifecycle.
· Lead month-end close processes, including financial reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
· Generate regular financial reports and dashboards to provide stakeholders with timely insights into project financial performance.
Forecasting and Financial Analysis
· Develop and maintain project financial forecasts based on evolving project scope, schedule, and resource requirements.
· Conduct variance analysis and trend analysis to identify potential risks and opportunities and provide actionable insights to project teams and senior management.
· Collaborate with project teams to develop mitigation strategies for addressing forecasted variances and achieving financial targets.
· University Graduate with bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with proven experience (5+ years).
· MBA or CPA preferred.
· Demonstrated expertise with controllership responsibilities and financial program management roles preferred.
· Experience leading month-end close processes and financial reporting activities.
· Solid understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders.
· Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate financial information effectively.
· Strong MS Excel skills and knowledge of JDE ERP systems.