Assistant Controller - Finance

Actalent; Hanover (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA & DCFSA

Transit Benefits

Employee Assistance

Tuition Assistance

PTO & Leave

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Finance team at our Global Headquarters in Hanover, MD. This role will support financial operations, including business development, account management, and profitability, with signature authority and collaboration across teams.

The position reports to the Regional Controller and emphasizes growth, compliance, and driving profitability in a highly collaborative environment. Requires leadership experience and strong accounting background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting preferred.
• 4+ years of related business experience required.
• 2+ years of supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Ability to solve problems with logic and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Dynamic role supporting daily operations aligned to business development, recruiting and delivery teams for America’s largest talent solutions company in the U.S.
• Primary focuses include Contract / Agreement Review, Negotiation, and Execution.
• Manage account, office, and regional profitability.
• Support Business Acquisition through RFP, RFI, RFQ, bid defense.
• Compensation management for sales and talent acquisition.
• Performance Reporting tied to goals/forecasting.
• Compliance and Risk Mitigation Activities.

Skills

Dealing with Ambiguity

Action Oriented

Business Acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting

Job description

Overview

Actalent is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Finance team at our Global Headquarters in Hanover, MD!

Compensation

Salary Range: $75,000 - $115,000

Bonus potential: up to $5,000 annually

Schedule

Full Time | Permanent

Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hybrid | 4 days in office - 1 day remote

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Regional Controller (RC), the Assistant Controller (AC) will serve as the primary point of contact supporting business development and account management for the organization. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting financial operations, including but not limited to, supporting the capture and acquisition of new business and the retention, compliance, and profitability of existing business. This candidate will be an authorized representative with signature authority. If you have a keen eye for financial detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for growing the business in a highly collaborative team environment, we encourage you to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Dynamic role supporting daily operations directly aligned to business development, recruiting and delivery teams for America’s largest and best talent solutions and services company in the United States.

Primary focuses include:

• Contract / Agreement Review, Negotiation, and Execution
• Manage account, office, and regional profitability
• Supporting Business Acquisition through RFP, RFI, RFQ, bid defense
• Compensation management for sales and talent acquisition
• Performance Reporting tied to EBRs (Expected Business Results)/Goals/Forecasting
• Compliance and Risk Mitigation Activities (employment law, contractual obligations via terms and conditions, internal and industry regulations, matrix partnerships with supplemental departments)
• In addition to the above, it is an expectation to demonstrate proactive behaviors in the spirit of developing yourself and others

SUPERVISORY OR MANAGEMENT DUTIES

Executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM EDUCATION | ABILITIES | SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting preferred
• 4+ years of experience related business experience required
• 2+ years of experience management or supervisory experience preferred
• Dealing with Ambiguity – Can decide and act without having the total picture by using logic and methods to solve problems
• Action Oriented – Seizes opportunities by working with counterparts to take action with little to no direction to ensure necessary stakeholders are informed
• Business Acumen - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers by being knowledgeable in matters affecting his/her business and the organization
• Communication - Conveying complex information in simple form in a concise and articulate way to the intended recipient.

Per Pay Transparency Acts

The range for this position is $75,000 - $115,000 + bonus potential of up to $5,000

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Primary Caregiver/Parental Leave)
• Standard Profit Sharing

About Actalent

With global headquarters outside of Baltimore, MD, Actalent has an existing network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, including many of the Fortune 500. We give clients access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market, supporting engineering and science initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences talent services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.

Our Culture

The Actalent experience is one of high standards for professional and personal growth, integrity, and inclusivity. Everyone has ownership in the Actalent culture. We ask each member of our team to help us build our culture by:

• Bringing their best selves to work every day in terms of caring, competitive spirit and character
• Leading by example and working with purpose and pride
• Committing to fostering an inclusive and safe workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves

Our Commitment

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. We understand the power of a diverse team, celebrate differences, and promote inclusive and accessible environments. To support our colleagues in being their authentic selves and give everyone opportunities for allyship, we offer a range of employee resource groups.

• Actalent PRIDE
• Empowered Women at Actalent
• BIPOC
• Military and First Responder
• Strong Voices (Bringing people of color together to successfully build relationships through mentorship and high performing partnerships)

Our Corporate Social Responsibility Strategic Partnerships

We form alliances with diversity related national organizations for the contributions they make to the communities we serve, their ability to help our organization make an impact on diversity recruitment in the marketplace and the development offerings they have for our internal employees and consultants. See below for a list of current strategic partners:

• BEYA – Black Engineer of the Year Awards
• SHPE – Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
• Women of Color Stem Conference
• Linkage’s Women in Leadership Institute
• Girlstart
• SAE Foundation
• SMASH
• National Urban League
• SASE – Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers

Allegis Group Foundation

The Allegis Group Foundation is a central part of our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we work and live. Did you know that the Allegis Group Foundation can accelerate your efforts to create meaningful change in our communities? Incorporated in 2000, this philanthropic arm of our business awards direct grants to nonprofit organizations and provides additional financial support through our Employee/Office Match Program.

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