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Robert Half Assistant Controller in West Hollywood, California
Description
Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an interim Controller to provide critical financial audit support for a multi entity hospitality group based in West Hollywood that recently acquired by an international parent organization. Over the course of six weeks, this consultant will manage a small team of staff accountants and assist with audit preparation, historical research, financial reporting and schedule build outs, and responses to auditor requests, working closely with the Controller and Office of the CFO. The ideal consultant brings strong accounting and audit experience, the ability to navigate incomplete historical records, and the ability to effectively project manage an audit and provide regular status updates to leadership.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with international audit teams to compile schedules, research historical data, and address audit inquiries.
• Develop and reconcile audit-ready schedules for balance sheets and other accounts, including complex pre-acquisition balances.
• Prepare entity-level and consolidated financial statements, intercompany reconciliations, and supporting schedules for debt, equity, and leases.
• Conduct accounting clean-up efforts, particularly for older balances with incomplete historical documentation.
• Provide regular updates on audit status and deliverables while partnering with the Controller and leadership teams.
• Coordinate with internal teams to collect data across multiple brands, legal entities, and locations.
• Document processes and organize audit materials for future reference.
• Offer hands-on assistance to the accounting team during a high-demand audit period.
Requirements
• Proven experience leading financial audits for multi-entity organizations and communicating with external auditors and leadership teams.
• Expertise in resolving accounting issues and researching historical balances with limited documentation.
• Hospitality or restaurant industry experience is preferred, though strong candidates with multi-entity expertise are welcome.
• Advanced knowledge of fiscal calendars, including 4/4/5 structures and acquisition date accounting.
• Ability to manage high volumes of audit-related requests within tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented individual capable of working independently and quickly understanding existing processes and schedules.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, IFRS accounting, and audit-related tasks.
• Strong organizational skills to handle complex audit schedules and deliverables.
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