Sr Controllership Analyst

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.