The Senior Controllership Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization's accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities.This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, participates in month-end and year-end close processes, analyzes financial results, and helps maintain compliance with U.S.GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical capabilities and experience working in a fast-paced corporate environment.
This position will be worked out of our Morris Plains, NJ location on a hybrid schedule.Key ResponsibilitiesMonth and Quarter-end Close Process- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for corporate accounting areas including:- Stock-based compensation- Pension and other post-retirement benefit obligations - Debt and related interest activity- Insurance-related accruals and reserves- Environmental liabilities and related accounting estimates- Execute month-end close activities in accordance with established close calendars and deadlines.- Support quarter-end and year-end reporting requirements.Financial Analysis and Reporting - Perform detailed balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses for corporate entities. - Investigate and explain significant period-over-period variances. - Prepare supporting schedules used in management reporting and external financial reporting. - Assist with the preparation of financial statement disclosure support schedules and related documentation. - Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support balance sheet assessments and accounting conclusions.Internal Controls and Compliance- Ensure compliance with U.S.
GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal controls.- Maintain and update SOX documentation, including process narratives, risk and control matrices, and supporting evidence. - Execute key internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies.- Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation, analyses, and explanations.- Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced controls.Cross-Functional Collaboration- Partner with Human Resources to obtain stock compensation and pension-related data. - Collaborate with Treasagement teams related to various other corporate accounting areas- Work closely with FP&A, Corporate Reporting, Tax, and other finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and disclosures.Special Projects- Support implementation of new accounting standards and corporate initiatives. - Participate in system enhancements, process optimization efforts, and automation projects. - Complete special projects and management requests as assigned.
