Consultant, Controllership

Job Description

Financial Accounting Operations Controllership Consultant | Deloitte

The Tone:
This is a full-time role within Deloitte’s Finance Transformation team. Deloitte is a global professional services organization that helps clients navigate complex business challenges and unlock value across various industries. In this position, you will be part of a leading team that assists chief financial officers, controllers, and finance teams in defining and executing their finance and global business services agendas. Your contributions are vital to helping government and public services clients adapt to market uncertainty, technology development, and regulatory changes, ultimately transforming their finance functions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Travel 0-25%
• Pay: $78700–$155100 yearly
• Team: Government & Public Services Controllership team, part of Deloitte’s Finance Transformation practice
• Mission: Transforms finance operations for government and public sector clients.
• Tech Stack: SAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Provide operational accounting support for property, plant, and equipment, lease accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reimbursable agreements, and Intragovernmental Payment and Collection transactions.
• Prepare: Create and reconcile monthly financial reports, account balances, and supporting documentation.
• Research: Investigate accounting discrepancies, conduct transaction reviews, and meticulously document resolutions.
• Manage: Support activities related to charge card management and ensure compliance monitoring under established policies and procedures.
• Utilize: Record, analyze, and report financial data effectively using SAP and other financial systems.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree is required for this role. Candidates should have foundational knowledge in financial accounting operations, specifically within environments that align with government and public services sector standards.
• Experience: You must have at least one year of experience performing accounting operations or preparing monthly financial reports. Additionally, one year of experience is required in at least two of the following areas: property, plant, and equipment accounting; lease accounting; accounts payable; accounts receivable; reimbursable agreements; or Intragovernmental Payment and Collection transactions. Finally, one year of experience performing charge card management and compliance monitoring is essential for this role.
• Skills: Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary for collaborating with clients and internal stakeholders. A meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work products are crucial.
• Bonus: Experience using SAP to process accounting transactions or prepare financial reports is preferred. Experience preparing financial reports, reconciliations, or accounting transactions for a U.S. federal government agency is also a plus.