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:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and broader FP&A activities to support financial planning and decision-making.
• Prepare, post, and review journal entries with a high degree of accuracy and attention to deadlines.
• Oversee month-end close tasks and help ensure timely completion of accounting deliverables.
• Perform detailed variance analysis to explain financial results and highlight key business trends.
• Complete account reconciliations, including balance sheet reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities while maintaining strong internal financial controls.
• Partner with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to provide clear reporting and actionable insights.
• Support onboarding and knowledge transition activities during the initial phase of the assignment, including onsite collaboration as needed.