About this role
Controller
Robert Half Management Resources is currently looking for an experienced Assistant Controller/FP&A Manager to support a client in Dayton, Ohio. This role will cover a maternity leave for 6 months, providing senior-level accounting and financial planning support, helping maintain continuity across reporting, forecasting, and close activities. Primary responsibilities include support to the Controller providing accounting operations (journal entry review, month-end close, reconciliations) and financial analysis support. Client is based in Dayton, OH and role will work a hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities
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Lead budgeting, forecasting, and broader FP&A activities to support financial planning and decision-making.
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Prepare, post, and review journal entries with a high degree of accuracy and attention to deadlines.
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Oversee month-end close tasks and help ensure timely completion of accounting deliverables.
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Perform detailed variance analysis to explain financial results and highlight key business trends.
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Complete account reconciliations, including balance sheet reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
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Manage day-to-day accounting activities while maintaining strong internal financial controls.
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Partner with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to provide clear reporting and actionable insights.
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Support onboarding and knowledge transition activities during the initial phase of the assignment, including onsite collaboration as needed.
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10+ years of progressive experience in controllership, corporate accounting, or financial planning and analysis roles.
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Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling within complex business environments.
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Proven experience handling journal entries, month-end close, and account reconciliation processes.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and present financial data effectively.
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Ability to perform variance analysis and interpret results for business and finance leaders.
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Experience with Oracle is preferred, but not required.
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Availability to begin quickly and support a contract assignment with flexibility for initial onsite onboarding in Dayton, Ohio.
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Dayton, Ohio
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remote
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Temporary / Contract
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55 - 65 USD / Hourly