<p>Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a strong Assistant Controller to support our global financial services client to provide critical support during a period of transition and integration. This role is hands-on, with particular emphasis on complex payroll accounting and compensation-related responsibilities. The ideal Assistant Controller will be experienced in leading accounting close processes and have a proven ability to navigate payroll automation within a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage journal entries for goodwill and intangible assets, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation.</p><p>• Oversee and process accrued compensation entries, aligning them with organizational policies and standards.</p><p>• Support payroll operations by troubleshooting issues and stabilizing automated journal entry workflows.</p><p>• Lead the monthly expense scheduling process for compensation, including preparation of supporting documentation.</p><p>• Develop and deliver compensation projections to meet company-wide reporting requirements.</p><p>• Ensure the timely resolution of payroll-related cash transactions and accruals in coordination with internal and external teams.</p><p>• Document existing payroll and compensation workflows to facilitate knowledge sharing and effective onboarding.</p><p>• Address outstanding balances related to compensation payable, ensuring cleanup ahead of key deadlines.</p><p>• Collaborate with payroll and HR teams to manage quarterly California Voluntary Disability Insurance reporting.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accounting, journal entry automation, and compensation management efficiency.</p>

• Proven experience in payroll accounting, journal entry management, and compensation processes within a complex or multinational organization.<br>• Track record of successfully navigating payroll automation and overseeing close cycles.<br>• Strong ability to document processes and create scalable training materials.<br>• Familiarity with acquisition integration and balancing compensation/payroll systems is highly desirable.<br>• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with major payroll systems such as Workday, Oracle, or similar platforms.<br>• Background in Big 4 accounting firms is strongly preferred.<br>• Expertise in month-end close, general ledger management, financial statement audits, and financial reporting.<br>• Ability to reconcile payroll and manage commission-based compensation effectively.

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