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Assistant Controller
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Robert Half
Burbank, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support the financial operations of a public-sector organization in Burbank, California. This position partners closely with finance leadership to strengthen accounting oversight, reporting accuracy, budgeting activities, and audit coordination. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in governmental or public accounting, sharp analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively across departments.
Responsibilities:
- Support daily accounting operations and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting in partnership with finance leadership.
- Contribute to major finance system initiatives by assisting with data conversion, account alignment, testing activities, and validation of financial information.
- Prepare and consolidate a range of financial deliverables, including annual statements, monthly treasury reporting, and submissions required by government and regulatory agencies.
- Participate in the budget cycle by gathering financial information, reviewing supporting data, and helping monitor budget administration.
- Analyze monthly revenue and expense activity to identify trends, variances, and items requiring follow-up.
- Review work prepared by accounting staff across payables, receivables, fixed assets, and the general ledger to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Coordinate with external auditors during annual audit activities and provide schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation as needed.
- Develop and review spreadsheets and reconciliations used for accounting, statistical, financial, and budget reporting.
- Evaluate internal controls related to financial reporting and recommend process improvements to senior leadership when needed.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders on accounting procedures, billing questions, payment matters, and other finance-related issues.