Assistant Controller

Company: Robert Half
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. Responsibilities: • Manage journal entries for goodwill and intangible assets, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation. • Oversee and process accrued compensation entries, aligning them with organizational policies and standards. • Support payroll operations by troubleshooting issues and stabilizing automated journal entry workflows. • Lead the monthly expense scheduling process for compensation, including preparation of supporting documentation. • Develop and deliver compensation projections to meet company-wide reporting requirements. • Ensure the timely resolution of payroll-related cash transactions and accruals in coordination with internal and external teams. • Document existing payroll and compensation workflows to facilitate knowledge sharing and effective onboarding. • Address outstanding balances related to compensation payable, ensuring cleanup ahead of key deadlines. • Collaborate with payroll and HR teams to manage quarterly California Voluntary Disability Insurance reporting. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accounting, journal entry automation, and compensation management efficiency. • Proven experience in payroll accounting, journal entry management, and compensation processes within a complex or multinational organization. • Track record of successfully navigating payroll automation and overseeing close cycles. • Strong ability to document processes and create scalable training materials. • Familiarity with acquisition integration and balancing compensation/payroll systems is highly desirable. • Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with major payroll systems such as Workday, Oracle, or similar platforms. • Background in Big 4 accounting firms is strongly preferred. • Expertise in month-end close, general ledger management, financial statement audits, and financial reporting. • Ability to reconcile payroll and manage commission-based compensation effectively.

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